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William Krosky Obituary

Krosky, William COLONIE William "Bill" R. Krosky, 76, of Colonie, suddenly passed away April 18, 2014 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady on May 18, 1937, a graduate of Cathedral Academy, Class of 1955, he was the son of the late William and Clara Snyder Krosky. In addition to his parents, Bill is predeceased by his brother, Edward Krosky. Mr. Krosky is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, the former Nancy Corsi, whom he married October 25, 1958. Also by his sons, Mark (Holly) and Stephen (Melissa); his daughters, Christine, Kathleen, and Francine; his brothers, Ronald (Susan), Robert (Rosemary) and Karl (Kristine Gould) Krosky; his sister, Karen (Robert) Lewis; three grandchildren, Rachel Lynn and Brian William Krosky and Steven Vito Barry; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 9 a.m. at The Church of St. Clare, 1947 Central Ave., Colonie. Interment will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State St., Schenectady. Memorial contributions may be made in Bill's memory to The Church of St. Clare or a charity of one's choice. To express online condolences, visit sbfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2014.

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FRANK KOSLOW

April 13, 2024

I KNEW BILL AND NANCY, WONDERFUL PEOPLE. I PLAYED DRUMS WITH BILL AT THE PINE GROVE INN IN SCHENECTADY. REST IN PEACE BILL WITH YOUR DEAR WIFE NANCY, AND MAY GOD WELCOME YOU BOTH WITH OPEN ARMS

Sandra Spann

April 15, 2022

Prayers to the family for strength at this time of Remembrance. Gone but NEVER forgotten.

May 7, 2014

our sinere sympathy nancy,we just heard Tuesday,mac@sally mc conkey

Shari Green

April 30, 2014

Fran,
I am sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My condolences to you and your family.

Joe and Cindy Iaia

April 28, 2014

Karl our thoughts are with you during this sad time
Joe and Cindy Iaia

Gilligan

April 25, 2014

Sorry sorry for your loss.

The Gilligan Family

Mary L Barner

April 25, 2014

Nancy,
I was shocked to hear of Bill's passing. Please know that I will keep you in my prayers.

Ellen Catalano

April 25, 2014

CA w're proud of you Bill. He will be missed.

Ellen Catalano

April 25, 2014

Nancy - CA we're proud of you Bill. He will be missed.

Fred and Sharon Hammann

April 25, 2014

Nancy and family, It was an honor to have known Bill. I always looked forward to seeing Bill at the 25 year club each year. He will be missed and remembered by his many friends. Fred

April 23, 2014

Nancy and family I am so sorry to hear about Bill,s passing, we have been friends for many years, all the way back to GE, all the years go by so fast. God bless everybody. Jack Ehrgott

Debbie Brickner-Highter

April 23, 2014

So sorry..Please give everyone my condolences

Carol & Stan Loson

April 23, 2014

Dear Nancy & family,
Stan & I were so shocked to hear about Bill. We will keep you in our prayers and hope you find comfort in knowing that he will be greatly missed. May you always keep the memories close to your heart.
God Bless & we will see you when we get back up North.
Carol & Stan Loson

Joseph Raimo

April 22, 2014

I knew Bill through the many functions at Nimo. I worked with Bob and Carl. I'm so sorry for your lose

Jeff & Diane Van Deusen

April 22, 2014

Karl , Steve and Family , we are very sorry to here of Your brother /Dad's passing . Cherish all of those Great memories and always know that he is looking down on you all with a big smile !

Kelly Willetts

April 22, 2014

Karl and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss.

Jenny Segarra-Touhey

April 22, 2014

Christine and family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Patricia Snyder Crocker

April 22, 2014

My prayers to all of you and your families. Was surprised to hear. I remember the picnics with the family when I was a child. They were good times spent with family. God Bless all of you.

Joseph O'Lucci

April 22, 2014

Aunt Nancy, I'm so sorry I am so far away at this time. When Mom called me I was without words. Uncle Bill was an amazing man and one I will always be proud to call my uncle. Karen, Candace, Makala and I will keep him and you in our prayers

Diane Ogren

April 22, 2014

Karl, Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. I remember Bill from work, he was a nice man always smiling.

April 22, 2014

Nancy and children, We were sorry to hear about Bill. I know he will be greatly missed.
Kathy and Doug Grabo

Garth Hillier

April 22, 2014

To Aunt Nancy and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Your trips to johnstown to visit will not be the same without Bill. May God bless you. take care. With much love. garth and Lita Hilllier (peter's good friend)

April 22, 2014

To Aunt Nancy and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Your trips to johnstown to visit will not be the same without Bill. May God bless you. take care. With much love. garth and Lita Hilllier (peter's good friend)

TERRY FAHD

April 22, 2014

Im so sorry for your loss. He will be missed for sure..

William Rossa

April 21, 2014

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing.I enjoyed the years working with Bill at NiMO planning dept.

sherry laplante

April 21, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family

Dawn Riccio

April 21, 2014

to the Krosky Family
I am so sorry to hear about your Husband/Dads passing. He was a Great Man. He was always very pleasant when I would Hang around. Even helped me put Mud Flaps on my 1st new car.

Marci DeMizio

April 21, 2014

Christine and family I'm so sorry for your loss..my condolences to you all...

Alice Podeswa

April 21, 2014

My condolences to you Nancy and your family on the sudden passing of Bill. Alice Podeswa

Michael Sullivan

April 21, 2014

To the Krosky Family, especially Steve, Karl & Bob. Please accept my deepest condolences and sympathy on behalf of all your brothers at (Niagara Mohawk) National grid family. We are greatly sorry for such a loss that deeply affects family, after all we are a family with you all when we are away working and performing our job. May the hand of god give you solace and hope for a brighter day for all of you. God bless you all. Troy Sunshine Club National Grid (Oakwood Ave Line Dept)

Sandra Spann

April 21, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sue LaRose Layne

April 21, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Shari & Matt Purzycki

April 21, 2014

Nancy and Families,
How do I say I am sorry for your great loss. It is said from my heart, that is how.
Sharie and Matt Purzycki

Ed Smith

April 21, 2014

Nancy & family,

This was a shock learning of Bill's passing. I will always remember the good time I had playing with Bill and his band the Blue Knights. Bill was a kind and generous man and he will be missed by family and friends.
I pray that God gives you strength during this most trying of times.

April 21, 2014

We were VERY SORRY to hear about Bill.
Our prayers go out to you Nancy.
It was our pleasure to have known him even for such a short time at P.P.
Floyd and Lillian Frantz.

April 21, 2014

To the Krosky family, the Palmer-Johnson Racing Teams send our deepest sympathies and prayers to you. Thinking of you Mark and Chris especially. Carole and Alton and RJ and Shelley and crews

Don and Mary Ann Zeal

April 21, 2014

Nancy and Family, Don and I were devastated to learn of Bill's passing. He will be greatly missed by everyone at Paradise Pointe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hope to see you this fall.

Don and Mary Ann Zeal

Geri Rovelli

April 21, 2014

Dear Nancy, Children, Ron, Bob, Karen and Karl, I was very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I have many wonderful memories of Bill and all of the Krosky family; especially our endless days of playing sand lot ball. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless and keep you all safe.

Tracey Stammel

April 21, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Krosky's passing. I have fond memories of the whole Krosky family growing up with Popwarner and other activites. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Tracey Shatraw Stammel

William C. Wormuth

April 21, 2014

Nancy My prayers are with bill and you. I just lost My youngest and oldest sisters (4/3/2014 ans 4/15/2014), so I understand your grief. god Bless You and Your Family

April 21, 2014

Nancy and family, we want you to know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Bill will be remembered by all of Paradise Pointe residents who were lucky enough to have known him. Take care of yourself and we hope to see you next fall.
Betty and Miller Armstrong

April 21, 2014

Fran,
So sorry to read about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are wiht you and your family.
Jennifer Robichaud (Rounds)

April 21, 2014

Bill you will not be forgotten!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you Nancy.

Tom and Diane Amszynski

April 21, 2014

Our prayers and love to all Coach Wayne and Elinor Gallup

Gary McNamee

April 21, 2014

Krosky family,
So sorry to read of Bill's passing. He was a pleasure to work with at NM. My thoughts and prayers are with you all today.

amy barber

April 20, 2014

Nancy and family - so very sorry to learn of Bill's passing. Our sincere sympathy to you all.

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