Joseph A. Knych

Niskayuna – Joseph A. Knych, 82, of Niskayuna, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Northbridge, MA and is the son of the late Joseph J. and Alice B. Knych.

Joe was employed for over thirty-eight years with various agencies within New York State government. He was an avid reader and gardener. Joe enjoyed traveling, annual trips to Aruba, attending events at the Polish Community Center and volunteering with the American Diabetes Association. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan.

He is the beloved husband of 59 years to Carolyn Maiello Knych. Joe is the devoted father of Laurie A. Knych (Paul Martino) and Lisa M. (Paul) Hogan. He is the cherished Grandpa of Ryan J. Hogan. Joe is also survived by several cousins, two brother in laws, a sister-in-law and their families.

Joe’s family is most grateful to the wonderful staff at Stanford Heights Fire Dept and AMCH ER and ICU for their kind and compassionate care.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Joe’s family on Wednesday from 4 to 7 pm at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave., Colonie. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 9:30 at St. Clare’s Church, Colonie. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association (donations.diabetes.org) or NENY Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org).