SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sonia A. Kiszka, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Saratoga Hospital following a short illness under the compassionate care of the staff of D-2.
Sonia was born on April 4, 1938 in New York City to Gertrude and Hermann Schumann.
Sonia’s career in nursing was also her lifelong passion. Throughout her career she continued to pursue that passion through education while living in Saratoga and working in the Capital District area including Saratoga Hospital. In 1981 Sonia graduated from the Ellis Hospital Nurse Practitioner Program which began for her a new adventure in nursing as a practitioner and health educator. As a Nurse Practitioner she shared her passion in positions at Ellis Hospital and Schenectady County Community College in Schenectady; HVCC in Troy; Maria College in Albany; St. Michael’s College in Colchester, VT; Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs; and Glaxo Smith-Kline Pharmaceuticals in Philadelphia, PA.
Sonia was predeceased by her parents and her second husband Lawrence F. Kiszka. She is survived by her sister Edda Jacobs, Smithtown, NY; sons David (Debra) Madden and Daniel (Kim) Madden, Saratoga Springs; Michael ( Kelly) Madden, Glenpool, OK; daughters Lisa (Glenn) Tuttle, Argyle, NY, Valerie (Michael) Dibley, Tracey, CA; and numerous grand and great-grandchildren living throughout the country.
Sonia’s family would like to thank The Cambridge, An Assisted Living Residence for their care and support, making her part of their family, and the staff on D2 at Saratoga Hospital for their compassion and care during her recent illness.
Memorial donations may be made to the Saratoga Senior Center, 5 William St, Saratoga Springs or The Saratoga Hospital Foundation, 211 Church St, Saratoga Springs.
At Sonia’s request there will be no public services. Private arrangements to be handled by William J. Burke & Sons, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).
Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.
