Elizabeth A. "Liz" Altrock

Colonie - Elizabeth Ann “Liz” (Bennett) Altrock, 66, of Watervliet Shaker Road passed away unexpectedly, Monday December 12, 2022.

Born in Norwich, NY, she was the daughter of Walter and Margaret Bennett.

Liz grew up on Pidgeon Hill in Plymouth, NY and was a 1974 graduate of Otselic Central School.  She then attended Albany Business College for Secretarial Science and was employed by the State of New York for a short time.

Liz was the owner and operator of the Blessings Tavern in Colonie. She worked for Ed Blessing for 17 years prior to buying it in 2001.  At Blessings Tavern, she enjoyed the wonderful patrons (who were like family) and where many great memories were made. She was very proud of the restaurant and enjoying decorating for holidays and occasions. Christmas was her favorite time of year.

She also enjoyed stopping by garage sales, collecting antiques, and an occasional visit to a casino.

Survivors include: two brothers Arthur (Joan) Bennett of Smyrna, NY and Maurice (Judy) Bennett of Plymouth, NY; two nephews: Wade (Amie) Bennett of Watervliet, NY and Brent Bennett of Plymouth, NY and a niece Melissa Grant of Sherburne, NY; many great nieces & nephews; cousins as well as many friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, December 17 at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Avenue, Colonie, NY. Calling hours will be held from 4:00pm to 8:00pm Friday, Dec 16 and from 12 Noon to 1:00pm Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the spring at Cole Hill Cemetery in Beaver Meadow, NY (Town of Otselic).

Memorial donations may be made to The Daily Bread Food Pantry, c/o St. Luke’s Church, 1241 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12304.