SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lawrence F. Kiszka, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on June 1, 2015 in Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by family. The Saratoga Springs resident was 77 years old.
Larry was born on December 17, 1937 in Albany to Frank P. and Bertha (Fahd) Kiszka. He was predeceased by his first wife, Jo-Ann (Mackey) Kiszka, and is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sonia (Schumann) Kiszka. Born and raised in Albany, NY, Larry lived in Saratoga Springs while raising a family. Sonia and Larry lived in Colchester, VT for a time, ultimately returning to Saratoga.
Larry graduated from Albany High School and attended numerous colleges, earning a variety of technical certifications. He worked as an electronics technician for General Foods/Kraft in Saratoga Springs. He was passionate about his work and continued to enjoy tinkering with electronics during his retirement.
In addition to his wife Sonia, Larry is survived by his sister Marilyn Clark (George), his children, Valerie R. Dibley (Michael), Patricia A. (Kiszka) Metsch, and Lawrence V. Kiszka (Patricia), and step-children, Lisa M. Tuttle (Glen), Daniel J. Madden (Kim), Michael P. Madden (Kelly), and David F. Madden, Jr. (Deb). He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
The family will be celebrating Larry’s life at a later time. They would like to thank the staff of
Saratoga Hospital and Hospice. Donations in memory of Larry can be made to Saratoga Hospice https://donations.communityhospice.org/donate-memorialdonation or The Saratoga Adult and Senior Center http://www.saratogaseniorcenter.org/donatesponsor/ .
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
