Obituary of Maureen V. Svitak

Niskayuna - Maureen V. Svitak, 73, died Sunday, at her home. Maureen was born in Bronx, NY, the daughter of William J. and Margaret E. Svitak. She was a graduate of Shenendehowa High School and the Boston City Hospital School of Nursing and earned her Masters in Nursing from Russell Sage College. Maureen was a Pediatric Nurse for most of her professional career. She retired from Ellis Hospital after 42 years of service to the hospital. In her retirement she loved to travel with friends; she belonged to the Schoharie County Spinners and Weavers Guild and she was an avid Red Sox fan. Her family will remember her as a loving sister and devoted aunt. She is survived by two siblings, Margaret (Richard) Mele and George (Patti) Svitak; nieces and nephew Erin Hoffman, Lauren McCauslin, Kristin Estrom and Brian Svitak and great-nieces and nephew Lucas, Rose, Cassie, Quinn, Claire and Viviana. Maureen was predeceased by her brother William Svitak. Calling hours will be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Daly Funeral Home, Inc., 242 McClellan St., Schenectady. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ellis Belanger School of Nursing, 600 McClellan St., Schenectady, NY 12304.