Obituary of Edward J. Nisiobincki

Schenectady-Edward J. Nisiobincki, 91 died peacefully on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY, after a very long, happy life. He lived at home with his wife of 58 years, Sophia (Makuszewski) Nisiobincki until very recently and enjoyed the company of devoted caregivers. Edward was born on February 9, 1920 in Schenectady to Leon and Aneila (Pokrzywnicki) Nisiobincki and attended St. Joseph's High School and Siena College. In 1942, he joined the Air force and served as a B-24 navigator with the 450th Bomb Group, 722nd Squadron stationed in Manduria, Italy. After 13 missions over Germany, he was shot down behind enemy lines and eluded capture for 10 weeks. Assisted by the Partisans of Yugoslavia, he returned to the states to instruct classes at his base in San Marcos, Texas. After discharge, he worked for the General Electric Company briefly and then Schenectady County for 38 years, finally retiring from his position as County Auditor. He was active in Kiwanis and local Polish-American community and veteran's groups and a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church. He also served as Treasurer of the Mt. Pleasant Federal Credit Union for many years. He always enjoyed the company of others, listening to music and any opportunity to dance. On occasion, he was known to pull out his harmonica. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Karen and her husband Kenneth of Saratoga Springs, his son, Randall Nisiobincki and his wife, Lori, and three grandchildren, Lauren, Jillian and Henry Nisiobincki all of Cleveland, Ohio. He also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a prayer service on Saturday morning at 10 AM at the Jones Funeral Home, 1503 Union Street, (at McClellan Street) Schenectady. Calling hours will be Friday, from 4 PM to 6 PM for those who wish to call. Burial with military honors will be at St. Mary's Cemetery on McClellen Street.