Shirley A. Kwiatkowski
April 24, 1940 - April 15, 2018
Shirley A. Kwiatkowski , 77, of Lepper Road, Fort Johnson, died Sunday April 15, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam with her loving family at her side. She was born in Amsterdam on April 24, 1940 a daughter of Bennett and Margaret Portley Black and was a 1958 graduate of St. Mary’s Institute. Shirley was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. Kwiatkowski was employed as an administrative assistant with the NYS Department of Higher Education in Albany for twenty years, retiring in 2004. She was of the Catholic faith. Shirley loved spending time with her family and friends and especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, James. Survivors include her husband, George, whom she married on October 26, 1958; six children, Michael Kwiatkowski (Sue Kaupelis) of Gloversville, Kathleen (Kevin) Korkosz of Clifton Park, Lisa (Kris) Walker and Mark Kwiatkowski (Cristina Mannino), all of Perth, Lori Sanders of Ballston Spa, and Andrea (Brian) Winney of Broadalbin; two brothers, Bennett Black of Bedford, TX and Bernard Black of St. James City,Fl; two sisters, Mary Jane Black of Amsterdam and Elizabeth Frazier of Virginia Beach, VA; seven grandchildren; eleven step-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cremation was performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. A calling hour will be held on Wednesday from 2 – 3 pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown. A prayer service will be conducted at 3 pm at the funeral home with Rev. Jun Segura. Memorial contributions may be made to COPD Foundation, in care of the funeral home.
Shirley A. Kwiatkowski , 77, of Lepper Road, Fort Johnson, died Sunday April 15, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam with her loving family at her side. She was born in Amsterdam on April 24, 1940 a daughter of Bennett and Margaret... View Obituary & Service Information