Rita Chodkowski

Rita Chodkowski, 92, passed away on October 18, 2024 at her Schenectady home.

Rita was born in Schenectady to Bernard and Rose Kazyaka. She graduated from Nott Terrance High School and attended Albany Business College and St. Rose College. She was employed by General Electric, the Schenectady School District, and was proprietor of Kazyaka Funeral Home.

Rita was a devoted parishioner of St. Mary’s Church and a choir member for many years. She shared her gifts of hospitality, cooking, friendship and love with her family and countless friends. 

Rita loved sitting around her kitchen table with friends and family, getting together with her special “Sewing Circle” ladies, spending time at Sacandaga Lake, and hosting Christmas Eve Wigilia for family and friends. She never missed a birthday, anniversary or other life event, keeping the post office busy delivering all of her cards. Rita enjoyed playing her piano and attended more school concerts and sporting events than you can count.

Beloved wife of the late Theophile Chodkowski, she is survived by her children Paul Chodkowski (Diane), Robert Chodkowski (Alison), Ann Aragosa (Joseph) and Carol Funyak
(Edward). Rita “Baki” leaves behind 9 grandchildren including, Susan (Christopher) O’Callaghan, Jan (Rachel) and Stefan (Elyse) Chodkowski, Zachary (Jenna) and Alicia Aragosa, Hannah (Marcus) Hall, Jake (Analise) Collett, Benjamin and Ryan Funyak. Great-grandchildren Noah, Theo, Otto, Freya, Brooke, Quinn, Cassidy, Felix, and Harry. Nieces Lynda Flynn and Jean Chodkowski, and her “chosen sister” Theresa Godlewski. Rita was predeceased by granddaughter, Paige Aragosa.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church, 806 Union St., on Thursday October 24, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. followed by interment in St Joseph's Cemetery.  Calling hours will precede the mass beginning at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics, 94 New Karner Rd, Suite 208, Albany, NY 12203 or a charity of your choosing. For condolences visit deleggefuneralhome.com