Anne Marie Sobiecki

August 29, 1931 - October 25, 2015

Anne Marie Sobiecki, daughter of the late, Peter Sobiecki and Mary Sobiecki (Stenfankiewicz) was willingly called to the Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2015 for her eternal reward. Anne Marie was born on August 29, 1931 in Albany, New York. She attended St. Casimir Elementary School, and Resurrection High School. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Fordham University where she received a B.S. in Ed Degree. She also received a Master of Arts Degree in English from the College of St. Rose in Albany. Anne Marie also studied at the Regina Mundi Pontifical Institute in Rome, Italy and spent a summer studying speech at the Catholic University of America. Among her teaching experiences were St. Francis School in Newburgh, New York; St. Michael's School in Cohoes, New York; English and Latin in Castleton, New York; English and Religion in Maria Regina High School in Hartsdale, New York; English in South Colonie Central High School, Colonie, NY; and English in Little Fall High School in Little Falls, NY. Among her teaching experiences Anne Marie also dedicated a part of her life to training teachers in Sierra Leone, West Africa in the Peace Corps. After that she taught English as a second language in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Anne Marie loved to travel and she has been to such countries as Poland, England, Switzerland, Ireland, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, Holland, Italy and Scotland. She was also an avid reader. Anne Marie is survived by two loving sisters, Josephine Maloney and Elizabeth Novak. She is predeceased by her brother, John Sobiecki, and two sisters, Stasia Ruchel and Sophie House. Anne Marie's survivors also include several beloved nieces and nephews. Anne Marie was a communicant at Christ Our Light Catholic Church, One Maria Dr. Loudonville, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 10:00 am at her church. Interment will immediately follow the Mass at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. There will be no public visitation hours. Those wishing to remember Anne Marie in a special way may send a contribution to The Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144. To leave a message for the family, obtain directions, or view other helpful services please visit www.LGFuneralHome.com