Angelina S. Schlesier

1935 - 2017

HARTWICK - Mrs. Angelina S. Schlesier, 81, of Hartwick, died unexpectedly on the evening of January 9, 2017 in her home.

Angie was born August 18, 1935 in Wyandanch, New York on Long Island as ninth of twelve children to Guido and Lucy Cioffi.

Angie was employed as the manager of Conservative Gas Co. of Wyandanch after graduation from Huntington High School.

On June 2, 1957, Angie married Anthony G. Schlesier in a ceremony at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Mission Chapel in Wyandanch. Tony and Angie were blessed with four daughters and have spent the past 50 years on their on their farm in Hartwick. Angie was an integral part in the successful operations of the dairy farm, as well as the numerous businesses that she and Tony have owned throughout the years. In her later years, Angie was a member of the Hartwick Senior Aerobics Group, which she truly enjoyed and loved her companions who joined her each week. Angie was well known for her engaging smile, contagious laughter and pure soul that positively impacted every person who was blessed to know her. Angie was the keeper of the flame for the Schlesier family and her legacy of love will live on with all of her family members.

Angie is survived by her husband of almost 60 years, Tony, of Hartwick; their four daughters, Elizabeth Flaska (Scott), of Albany; Lucy Dubray (Robert), of Ossining; Theresa Davis (Gary) of Camp Verde, Arizona; and Mary DeNike (Chris) of Hartwick. Six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is further survived by one sister, three brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Angie was pre-deceased by three sisters and four brothers.

Calling hours will be from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown, NY. A prayer service will conclude the visitation at 5:00 pm, officiated by her daughter Elizabeth Flaska.

The Committal and Burial Service will be at the Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 1:30 pm.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.


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