Edward W. Schultz, 93, died peacefully October 21, 2009 at St. Peter's Hospice in Albany after a short illness. Born in Niskayuna, he was a lifelong area resident. Edward was a hard working, quiet, unassuming man who devoted his life to his family. He worked as a draftsman for the General Electric Co. then was a plant manager for the former Sarnowski Dairy and a salesman for the former Racklyn Paint Store. As a young man his passion was for music, particularly the violin, he played for the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Blauvelt; and his sister, Irene Szuulerowicz. He is survived by a son, Alan W. (Linda) Schultz of Olivebridge, NY; and a daughter, Carol A. Schultz of Schenectady; three grandchildren, Kristine (Jeremy) Schultz-Lebediker of Ballston Spa, Julie (Jeff) Mitchell of Bakersfield, VT and Alana (Billy) Denton of Chichester; and three great-grandchildren, Jacob and Evan Lebediker and Bella Mitchell. Funeral service, Monday morn, 9:30 from the Daly Funeral Home, 242 McClellan St., and 10 at St. Joseph's Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be held Sunday afternoon 2 to 4 at the funeral home. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Schenectady. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to Community Hospice, 1411 Union St., Schenectady 12308. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to NY Oncology and Hematology P.C. Dr Silvers and his associates and to the wonderful team at the Community Hospice of Schenectady.