GARY MARKIEWICZ

Gary Markiewicz, 57, of Glenville, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital with his loving wife by his side on September 20, 2011. Born in Niskayuna, he was the loving son of Betty (Marcinkiewicz) Markiewicz and the late Adolph Markiewicz. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and attended SUNY at Delhi. Gary and his brother, George, were co-owners of the White Eagle Packing Company on Congress Street in Schenectady, which had been handed down from their father and grandfather, and was a member of the American Association of Meat Processors. Gary liked spending time on Sacandaga Lake at the family home and on his boat. He enjoyed classic cars and had been restoring his grandfather's 1931 Packard, and above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, he will always be remembered for his even temper and good sense of humor. Gary was the beloved husband of Terry Rucinski Markiewicz, whom he married on October 1, 1988; loving father of Stefanie Markiewicz; cherished son of Betty Markiewicz; brother of George (Christine) Markiewicz, Barbara (Kenneth) Cherubin, and uncle of Jodi (Kevin) Brennan. A Liturgy of The Word will be held Saturday, September 24, 9 a.m. at the Church of St. Adalbert, 550 Lansing St., followed by interment in St. Adalbert's Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Friday evening, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the DeLegge Funeral Home, 1346 Chrisler Ave., Schenectady. Those who wish to remember Gary in a special way may make a contribution to the Ellis Hospital Foundation, 1101 Nott St., Schenectady, NY 12308, the Lymphoma Research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215, and please consider donating blood to the American Red Cross, in Gary's memory. The family would like to thank the nursing staff of the Ellis Medicine ICU, ED and the many talented physicians who cared for Gary, especially, Dr. Valentine and Dr. Rockwell.