Ann Sue Brusko

LATHAM Ann Sue Brusko, 82, passed away, Sunday, July 23, 2006 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born and raised in NYC, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Jakubec. Ann was a graduate of James Monroe High School in NYC. Moving from the Bronx, Ann spent a large portion of her life residing in Dutchess County prior to moving to Latham. Ann had owned and operated various businesses in Dutchess and Ulster Counties. She was an avid crafter and especially enjoyed sewing, knitting, quilting and cross stitching. Ann was predeceased by her former husband and father of her children, John Brusko; her sister, Betty DiTraglia; and her two brothers, Paul Jakubec and Sam Jakubec. Ann is survived by her three sons, John R. Brusko and wife Arleen of Saratoga, Gene R. Brusko and his longtime companion John A. Ostrander of Latham and Paul A. Brusko and wife Maurine of Manassas, Va. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Andrew Brusko, Sarah Brusko and Lisa Disbrow; her great-grandson, Justin Gardner; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday evening at 7:00 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). A calling hour will precede the service from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. At the request of the family, no flowers are to be sent. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in memory of Ann Sue Brusko. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.newcomerfamily.com