Bernard Louis Socha

Socha, Bernard Louis NISKAYUNA Bernard Louis Socha passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on April 30, 2015. Bernard "Ben" was the son of the late Louis and Mary Socha and spent 79 of his 88 years in his family home on Lomasney Avenue. Ben graduated from Nott Terrace High School and Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in electrical engineering. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the American Legion. He was employed for many years as a stone mason for Walter Socha Builders, and then a custodian at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glenville for 18 years. Ben loved gardening, photography, maintaining his home, and, for over 35 years, vacationing with his family in Maine. He was predeceased by his sisters, Genevieve and Harriet, and brothers, Fred and Walter. Ben is survived by his wife, Mary; his children, Bernie, Bernadette, and Anna. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and the family dog, Markie. Special thanks to Drs. Roberta Miller and Robin Connolly, Father Tom Connery, and the wonderful staff of Hospice, especially Joann McNulty. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, from 6-8 p.m. at the Kazyaka Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m., on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at the Kazyaka Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glenville. Interment will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ben may be made to the Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144.