Veronica Nowak

December 15, 1920 - June 7, 2015

Albany-Veronica Nowak, 94, died Sunday, June 7, 2015 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Domaszewicze, Poland (now part of Belarus), she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Katherine (Sziemakowicz) Mazurkiewicz. Veronica was known for her strength, love of family and religious faith. These things defined her life. She experienced the loss of her mother at an early age, displacement from her home and forced labor during WWII and immigrated to America in 1950 with her husband and young son. Here she had another son and built a new life that allowed her to enjoy sewing, cooking (She was noted for her golompki and pierogi.), gardening and taking long walks. Her greatest joys were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She regularly attended mass at Mater Christi parish and often talked about her good friends there especially Father Doyle and Pat Podgorski. She lived a full life and remained independent until her recent hospitalization. We thank all who helped her remain in her beloved home, especially Amy and Matthew, the doctors and nurses at St. Peter's Hospital and the caring and compassionate personnel at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's. Veronica is survived by her son, Thomas (Mary Beth) Nowak, her daughter-in-law, Lynette Berben, her grandchildren, Michael (Heather) Nowak, Amy (Matthew Klane) Nowak, Christopher (Amanda) Nowak, and great grandchildren, Spencer, Claire, Ellery, and Benjamin. She is predeceased by her husband, Albin and her son, Richard. Funeral services Friday, June 12, 2015 at 10:00 am from the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, now located at 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to the Parish of Mater Christi, Albany at 10:30 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow the Mass at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited and may visit Thursday, June 11, 2015 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Those wishing to remember Veronica in a special way may send a contribution to the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital, 315 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. To leave a message for the family, obtain directions or view other helpful services please visit www.LGFuneralHome.com