Stephen J. Honicki

Stephen J. Honicki obituary, Schenectady, NY

Stephen J. Honicki

Stephen Honicki Obituary

Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Jun. 11, 2012.
Stephen J. Honicki GlenvilleStephen J. Honicki, 78, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Saturday at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born in Hageman, NY on November 13, 1933, a son of the late Stefan and Frances Chojnowski Hojnicki. He was a member of the 1951 graduating class at Mont Pleasant High School. Steve continued his education and received his bachelor of science degree from Siena College in 1955 and his master's from SUNY Albany in education. He was a principal in the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District, retiring in 1995. He was an educator in the Scotia-Glenville Central School District in the 1960s and 1970s. Steve was a loyal and loving husband and father. He was committed to his family, community and his faith. He was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church. Stephen was predeceased by his siblings, Sophie Olwert, Walter Honicki and Henry Hojnicki. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of 55 years, Bernice P. DeAngelo Honicki; devoted children, Stephen F. Honicki of Scotia, Kathi Brehm and her husband, Dean of Durango, IA and Jennifer Randazzo and her husband, Steve of Schenectady; loving grandchildren, Kristina Erickson, Kendra Kruk, Jeremy Brehm, Cheyenne Brehm, Steven Randazzo and Michael Randazzo; great-grandchildren, Evan Erickson, Mackenzie and Alyssa Martone; and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a longtime friend, Dr. Raymond Colucciello. Services will be held on Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home, Union at N. Jay Street and then to St. Anthony's Church, Seward Place, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Entombment to follow in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Steve's memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson Disease, Attn. Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, PO Box 780, New York, NY 10008 or St. Anthony's Church, 331 Seward Place, Schenectady, NY 12305. For more information and directions please visit www. rossiditorofuneralhome.com



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June 19, 2016

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Kathi Brehm

June 19, 2016

Happy Father's Day in Heaven, Dad! This has become the hardest day/weeks of my life. We lost you on June 9th (2012) with Father's Day shortly after. Living so far from home doesn't make missing you any easier. I am not around to see your empty chair to help me really come to terms that you're gone. I relished my visits home because I knew you were there, now it hurts to go home. Sometimes it makes me feel so alone. My memories with you are what keeps me going. I think of you everyday! I love and miss you so much, Dad. Until we meet again...
All my love, Katgoat

Katgoat

March 26, 2015

Dad, it has been quite awhile since I've left a message, but it doesn't change the fact that I still think of you everyday. It is no lie that tears fall at least once a day when memories of you come to mind. Oh how I miss you1

February 18, 2015

Hi Papa, I am going to school for education. I have so many questions I wish I could ask you. Hopefully, I can be as patient as you were. I think about you often, and wish I had grew up near you. I know I could have learned so much from you, like Mom did. I sure could have used that red pen. I love you and hope you get this message someway..somehow. love, poppydoodles. P.S. I still don't know what that nickname means.

Kathi Brehm

July 9, 2013

I don't know what to say today other then I miss you so! I wonder how long it will take for me not to cry every time I think of you, or if I ever will.
Katgoat

June 16, 2013

I spent the day outside planting and weeding hoping it would help me not to miss you so much today. It didn't work! I thought of you all day because I remember how we both loved doing the yard work and the pride you took in your lawn. When I mowed, you had me cut in different directions each time. One day horizontal, then vertical, then diagonal. I loved going to nurseries to pick out flowers. I know now why I work so hard in my flower beds and have pride in how they look. Thank you for giving me an activity that makes me so happy. Happy Father's Day Dad! Missing you still, Katgoat

Kathi Brehm

March 31, 2013

Happy Easter Dad! I know how much you loved your chocolate candy so I will eat some for you. I love and miss you soooo much!! Love, Kat

Kathi Brehm

March 14, 2013

It's snowing Dad, and reminded me of the times when we all went cross country skiing. Choosing which wax to use and waxing skis. My favorite place was the trails at that country store in Burnt Hills, the same where we picked apples in fall. Oh, the fun times we had as a family! Except for the time you crashed into a tree and broke your finger, hehe.

March 9, 2013

Dear Dad,
It doesn't matter if it's been 9 months or if it was yesterday, there is no sense in waiting for missing you to get any easier, it never will!
Love, Katgoat

Kathi Brehm

February 24, 2013

Dear Dad,
As I watch snowmobiles pass my house, it reminds me of the time you took me snowmobiling at your friend's house. I remember you were nervous having never drove a snowmobile before. You figured it out and we had an awesome time! I hate going out in the cold & snow now that I'm older, but I would definitely go out and play in it if you were out there too. Love always, your Katgoat

Kathi Brehm

December 29, 2012

I want to thank a VERY special woman in my life for making my Dad's guest book permanently open!

June 13, 2012

Bernice,
So sorry to hear about your loss.
We are thinking of you and our pryaers go out to you and your family.
Love,
Sue and Chris Armstrong

June 13, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Glenn, Cathy and Jonah

Ron and Mary Jane Poltorak

June 11, 2012

Bernice and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Steve. He was a very good friend of ours. I remember our grade school and high school years together...our weddings...and all the good family times we had together. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers....

Marian Peek

June 11, 2012

Bernice & family, I'm so sorry to read the passing of Steve. He was a great father, husband & grandfather. I know he left you all many happy memory's. Bernice I'm here for you just a phone call away. I will keep you all in my prayers & thoughts.

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