Robert C. Kmieciak

Robert C. Kmieciak

Robert C. Kmieciak, 88, of Niskayuna, NY passed away on Sunday September 28, 2025 at The Landing at Laurel Lake in Lee, MA after a short illness.

Born on August 28, 1937 in Mount Pleasant, PA he was the son of the late Watson and Helen Schanz Kmieciak. Robert was a lifelong resident of the Schenectady area, graduating from Nott Terrace High School in 1955. After high school, Robert went to work for Loblaws Supermarket in Schenectady. In 1960, he was drafted and proudly served in the U. S. Army, being stationed in Leavenworth, Kansas and South Korea.

After his military service, Robert returned to work for Loblaws Supermarket, working his way up to Store Manager. When Loblaws moved out of the area in the late 1970's, Robert went to work for Cumberland Farms in Schenectady. After 23 years of service, Robert retired from Cumberland Farms in 2002.

Robert had a passion for working with his hands building and fixing things around his home and especially at his beloved summer camp on Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, NY where he loved to spend time with his family.

In addition to his parents Robert was predeceased by his loving wife of 51 years, Jean Borden Kmieciak whom he married on July 7, 1966, she passed away on November 9, 2017; his son-in-law, Frederick Mastrogiovanni, Jr.; and a brother, William Kmieciak.

Survivors include his daughter, Cindy Mastrogiovanni and grandson, Dominic of Hinsdale, MA; his sister Joan (George) Tracy of Rotterdam; two brothers, Alan (Lynn) Kmieciak of Hendersonville, NC, and Kenneth (Sue) Kmieciak of Schenectady and several nieces, and nephews.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday from 2 until 4PM at Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State St., Schenectady.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday at 11AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 812 Union St., Schenectady. Interment will take place in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association. To express condolences, visit www.sbfuneralhome.com