Obituary of Marion Hage Gryscavage

Marion R. Gryscavage, 84, of Church Street, Amsterdam, passed away Tuesday May 27, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in Amsterdam on October 30, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Christine Lubus Hage. Marion was a lifelong resident of Amsterdam, and she attended St. Mary's Institute. On July 4, 1948, she was united in marriage at St. Mary's Church to her devoted husband Stanley, who passed away on December 12, 2005. Prior to her marriage, she was employed at Collette's General Electric, Sheepskin Lining Company, and Bigelow Sanford Carpet Mills. Some years later, she worked as a crossing guard for The Amsterdam School District and at Consolidated Novelty Company. Marion was a volunteer in the school cafeteria when her children attended St. Mary's Institute. She also was a past Commander and member of the Amsterdam VFW Post 55 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Amsterdam. She enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking and baking for them, and she especially liked preparing all kinds of Lebanese dishes. Prior to the Fall of 1998 Marion And Stanley were regular mall walkers, and they enjoyed a camaraderie with several other walkers. Her family was very proud of her when, in 1979, she earned her GED. This accomplishment showed a determination and strong will that would help her through her various hospital stays and rehabs years later. She is survived by three daughters: Christine Gryscavage of Amsterdam, Joan Gryscavage of Gloversville, and Paula Gryscavage of Amsterdam; one sister, Rose Hage of Amsterdam; two brothers, Michael Hage of Arlington, Virginia, and Edward Hage Monica of New Hartford, New York; one grandson Andrew Gryscavage of Palm Harbor, Florida, one brother-in-law, two other sisters-in-law, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. Besides her husband, she was also predeceased by a brother Thomas Hage of Utica, Ny. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 8:15am at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, follwed by a Mass Of Christian Burial at 9:15am at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Main St. Amsterdam. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ft. Johnson, Ny. The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday May 30, 2008 from 3:00 to 7:00pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Institute, Upper Church St. Amsterdam, Ny 12010