Obituary for Loretta A. Grabowski
Queensbury
Mom, Loretta Anna Grabowski, 89, or in her 90th year as she liked to say, released her earthly body, donned her wings and reunited with Pop her soulmate on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Saratoga Springs, NY surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born on July 3, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY, Mom was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Ilaria) Iannece, Italian immigrants who arrived at Port of New York on March 10, 1921, with 3 children in tow. Mom and her brother Joseph were born in New York.
Mom married the love of her life and soulmate, Edward S. Grabowski in Flushing, NY. They met in 1947 at a candy store in Queens when Pop was 21 and just out of the Navy and Mom was 14! So back in the Navy Pop went until Mom turned 18. They were married on July 8, 1951, and had an adventurous life together with 6 amazing children -truth- and 52 years of marriage, until his passing in 2002.
Mom was quite the home decorator and created a beautiful space for us in Commack, NY until they pulled up roots and moved to Lake George, NY with their 4 younger children. The house was a clean slate for her decorating skills and she enjoyed every minute of it. She also loved her gardens and was close enough to the lake to enjoy the calliope of the Minnie Ha-Ha!
Pop and us kids were Mom's lifeline. Additionally, her passion was learning about different cultures and philosophies, and sharing them with others through teaching. Huna became an integral part of her being. Huna means "secret" in Hawaiian and refers to ancient knowledge said to enable an individual to connect to their highest wisdom. This is what she studied, taught and lived.
In addition to her parents and Pop, Mom was predeceased by her granddaughter, Casey Lynn Gamblin; her siblings, Josephine, Emma, Lillian and Joseph and their spouses.
Left to cherish Mom's memory are her children, Joseph (Deborah) Grabowski of Huntington, NY, Marianne (Mike Flower) Gamblin of Queensbury, NY, Wayne (Lorie) Grabowski of Southbury, CT, Donna (John) Kemmer of Saratoga Springs, NY, Richard (Janet) Grabowski of Queensbury, NY, Karen (Joe) Tarantino of South Glens Falls, NY; her grandchildren, Jason, Robert "BJ", Kevin (Kathryn), Justin, Matthew, Nicole, Christina, Allison, Emily and Andi; her great-grandchildren, Damien, Ryder and Edward; and several nieces and nephews and a ton of friends!
Friends may call from 1 to 3pm on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 136 Main Street, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.
We welcome casual, bright and cheerful attire. A Celebration of Life will be conducted at 3pm at the funeral home. Friends are invited to share their thoughts during this time.
Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mom's memory can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Mom, Loretta Anna Grabowski, 89, or in her 90th year as she liked to say, released her earthly body, donned her wings and reunited with Pop her soulmate on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Saratoga Springs, NY surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born on July 3, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY, Mom was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Ilaria) Iannece, Italian immigrants who arrived at Port of New York on March 10, 1921, with 3 children in tow. Mom and her brother Joseph were born in New York.
Mom married the love of her life and soulmate, Edward S. Grabowski in Flushing, NY. They met in 1947 at a candy store in Queens when Pop was 21 and just out of the Navy and Mom was 14! So back in the Navy Pop went until Mom turned 18. They were married on July 8, 1951, and had an adventurous life together with 6 amazing children -truth- and 52 years of marriage, until his passing in 2002.
Mom was quite the home decorator and created a beautiful space for us in Commack, NY until they pulled up roots and moved to Lake George, NY with their 4 younger children. The house was a clean slate for her decorating skills and she enjoyed every minute of it. She also loved her gardens and was close enough to the lake to enjoy the calliope of the Minnie Ha-Ha!
Pop and us kids were Mom's lifeline. Additionally, her passion was learning about different cultures and philosophies, and sharing them with others through teaching. Huna became an integral part of her being. Huna means "secret" in Hawaiian and refers to ancient knowledge said to enable an individual to connect to their highest wisdom. This is what she studied, taught and lived.
In addition to her parents and Pop, Mom was predeceased by her granddaughter, Casey Lynn Gamblin; her siblings, Josephine, Emma, Lillian and Joseph and their spouses.
Left to cherish Mom's memory are her children, Joseph (Deborah) Grabowski of Huntington, NY, Marianne (Mike Flower) Gamblin of Queensbury, NY, Wayne (Lorie) Grabowski of Southbury, CT, Donna (John) Kemmer of Saratoga Springs, NY, Richard (Janet) Grabowski of Queensbury, NY, Karen (Joe) Tarantino of South Glens Falls, NY; her grandchildren, Jason, Robert "BJ", Kevin (Kathryn), Justin, Matthew, Nicole, Christina, Allison, Emily and Andi; her great-grandchildren, Damien, Ryder and Edward; and several nieces and nephews and a ton of friends!
Friends may call from 1 to 3pm on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 136 Main Street, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.
We welcome casual, bright and cheerful attire. A Celebration of Life will be conducted at 3pm at the funeral home. Friends are invited to share their thoughts during this time.
Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mom's memory can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.