Dwight Lewis Obituary

Lewis, Dwight SCHENECTADY Dwight Lewis passed peacefully after battling a courageous fight with Cancer at his son's residence in Glenville. He grew up in Wellsville, N.Y. where he lived until 1972 when he moved to Troy, N.Y. to attend college and play football. He worked for 35 years for the Department of Corrections where he retired as a Lieutenant to the Inspector General in 2008. Dwight enjoyed playing golf in Myrtle Beach and he also enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills and Boston Red Sox. Dwight was predeceased by his parents, Darwin and Genevieve (Whittford) Lewis, and his wife, Debra who passed in 2006. He is survived by his children, Megan Lewis (Garrett) of Troy, N.Y. Christian Lewis and his wife, Erin of Glenville, Kille Lewis of Latham and Kerry DiGrigoli (Josh) of Troy; one brother, Ron Hubbard of Leguna Niguel, Calif.; one special niece, Laura Shepard and her husband, Ron who have helped tremendously during Dwight's illness; one brother-in-law, Christian (Pat) Messerle (Pat) of New Haven, Vt.; seven grandchildren, Christian Lewis, Aislinn Lewis, Katherine Lewis, Addison Alberts- Lewis, Emery Alberts-Lewis, Emma Rybicki and Brynn Rybicki as well as many other extended family. A Memorial Service will be Sunday evening 6 p.m. at the Bond Funeral Home, Broadway and Guilderland Avenue, Schenectady. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. prior to the service. Inurnment will be in Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands. Contributions can be made in Dwight's memory to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Albany, NY 12211. Online condolences can be made at www.bondfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union from May 5 to May 6, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Dwight Lewis

6 Entries

George Seyfert

May 10, 2012

Dwight was one of the most faithful and loyal friends a person could have. He was alot of fun as a traveling and dinner companion when we were out of town investigating cases or just at work. He always had truthful comments about things and didn't intend on offending anyone. If he did his comment always was " Oh well". I took Dwight with me to pick out eyeglass frames at Empire Vision. There was an old lady standing next to me as old as Route 9, also looking at glasses. I was trying on glasses and asking Dwight what he thought. This old lady ran out of the store laughing when Dwight said to me " Don't get those glasses," I said "why not!" He looked at me and said "you look like Bullwinkle!" (something I still think of and laugh at) Not only as Dwight's friend but as coworker and supervisor, I can think of no one more dependable and accurate in the quality of his work. I'm sorry and humbled to have lost such a friend and having missed the service and toast. To be honest, everytime I think of Dwight I begin to cry. That must be what happens when you get old. Inasmuch, I tried to make it, but couldn't. Selfish, but I didn't want to make a spectacle of myself so upset. To all of Dwight's family, I am sorry for that. However, I am happy to have had the great pleasure of knowing and working with him and I am elated for his family to have had such a wonderful guy as a husband, father, grandfather and brother. As you, I will miss him forever.

Nancy Stenglein

May 9, 2012

Kille,and Family
We we're so sorry for your loss of your dad, We have so many great memories of your softball days on the traveling team. We just got back from visiting Krisite and her family when we saw the sad news.He was so much fun to be around. Hang on to all your memories of both your parents. Love The Stenglein Family

Mitchell Slofsky

May 9, 2012

Was sad to hear dwight passed he will be missed by all who knew him
I Knew dwight from work first met him in 1982 then later worked with him In The Inspector General office, He always was a great guy, big heart willing to help fellow workers and always could keep you laughing.

Beth

May 7, 2012

Dwight was an amazing man to work with. The laughs and the memories will forever be in my heart. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Dwight's family.

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Patrick Dunleavy

May 6, 2012

Dwight was a good public servant, who served the people of New York for 35 years. He was not only a professional colleague but a fun guy to work with. He will be missed by those who loved and knew him.

May 6, 2012

Our condolences to Dwight's family. Outstanding guy and a great neighbor. We truly miss Debby and know they will be together again.

Jim & Catherine Blau

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