Edward J. Skawinski

COHOES Edward J. Skawinski, 81, of Division St., Cohoes, died Sunday, August 21, 2005 at his residence embraced by his loving family. Born and educated in Cohoes, he was the son of the late John and Anna Walas Skawinski and husband of the late Theresa Marie Mink Skawinski. Ed was employed with Will Ross Medical Supplies in Cohoes for 27 years, retiring in 1980. He was later employed with Barcaly Home Products and O.T.B. in Cohoes. Ed was a self-employed landscaper for several years maintaining many lawns in Cohoes. He was a member of the Cohoes Moose Club, enjoyed fishing, playing cards, shooting darts and horseshoes. He was a communicant of Holy Trinity Parish in Cohoes. Ed is survived by his devoted children, Dale and his wife Terry of Watervliet and Edward and his wife Tammy of Cohoes; his cherished grandchildren, Shelly, Crystal, Nichole, Edward M., Albert J., Christina and Paul; his adored great-grandchildren, Christopher, Brianna, Kevin, Serena and Shannon; his sister, Ann Cerqua of Waterford; and several nieces and nephews also survive. He was predeceased by his siblings, Peter and Albert Skawinski, Stacia Ardziewicz and Josie LaRose. Ed's family would like to extend a very special thank you to Tammy and Peggy from NYOH, Dr. Wiessman, the late Dr. Acemoglu and St. Peter's Hospital staff, Maggie, Pat and Sue. Funeral from the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ltd., 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes, Wednesday morning at 9:00. A Mass of Christian Burial will be in Holy Trinity Parish, Cohoes at 9:30. Interment, St. Joseph Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-8 p.m.