Nancy A. Czelusniak

May 16, 1934 - December 31, 2020

Albany- Nancy A. Czelusniak, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2020 with loving family by her side. Born is Amsterdam, NY, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Klara (Kowalczyk) Harzewski. Nancy was raised and educated in Fort Johnson. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Amsterdam and went on to attend Ellis School of Nursing. Nancy enjoyed a long career as a Registered Nurse and was employed with Dr. Delisa in Schenectady for many years. In 1958, Nancy was married to her loving husband, the late Edward Czelusniak. The couple made a home in Rotterdam, where they raised their family and enjoyed many years together until Edward’s passing in 2009. A devout Catholic, Nancy was a longtime parishioner of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Schenectady. In addition to her parents and husband, Nancy was predeceased by her brother Stephen. Survivors include her children, James (Katherine) Czelusniak of Malta, Gail Czelusniak of Guilderland and David (Lilli) Czelusniak of Houston, TX; sisters, Elizabeth and Jean; and four grandchildren, Anne, Matthew, Jennifer and Emily. The family will receive relatives and friends Saturday May 1, 2021 from 8:30am to 9:30am at Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State St., Schenectady, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10am at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 2777 Albany St., Schenectady. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery in Amsterdam. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Nancy’s name to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Ln, Latham, NY 12110. Arrangements have been entrusted to Griswold Funeral Home, Schenectady.