Edward S. Godlewski

Godlewski, Edward S. CLIFTON PARK Edward Stanley Godlewski, 93, of Clifton Park, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness, with his devoted daughter, son-in-law, and brother at his side. Born on December 7, 1923, in Schenectady to Anthony and Ida Godlewski, Ed graduated from Mont Pleasant High School. He was a lifelong communicant of the Church of St. Adalbert. Ed served three years during World War II with the First Army in Europe, and was a life member of Post 7062 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. For 32 years, he was employed by Levi Case Inc. in Schenectady. He was a drummer for the Polish American Aristocrats Orchestra, and hosted the "Polka Country Show" radio broadcast on Sunday mornings. He was married 63 years to Eleanor Pszykowski Godlewski, who passed away in 2009. He was also predeceased by his sister, Sally Weber; his brother, Lt. Raymond A. Godlewski; as well as his son, Raymond E. Godlewski. Ed is survived by his daughter, Janet (Stephen) Almasi of Clifton Park; his brother, Richard V. Godlewski of Rotterdam; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff and owner at Cook Adult Home in Mechanicville for their care to Ed this past year, as well as the staff at Saratoga Center Rehabilitation and Long Term Care, from December on, and the C-1 staff at Ellis Continuing Care, for their assistance during his final illness. A calling hour will be held on Monday, February 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the DeLegge Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. in St. Luke's Church with Father Dominic Isopo officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in St. Adalbert Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Edward's name to the St. Luke's Food Pantry, 1241 State St., Schenectady, NY 12304 or to the Church of St. Adalbert Veterans' Grotto Fund, 550 Lansing St., Schenectady, NY 12303.