MECHANICVILLE - Edward Ronald Markiewicz, 73. of So. Railroad St., died suddenly Monday, May 18th, at Samaritan Hospital, after being stricken at home.
Born in Hoosick Falls, August 15, 1941, he was son of the late Justin “Jake” and Genevieve Markiewicz.
Growing up in Mechanicville, a young Ron worked for his fathers business, Jake Marks Motorpool Garage.
Ron enlisted in the US Air Force, serving from 1961-65.
An electrician for the General Electric Co. in Selkirk he retired after 39 years of service.
Ron worked for 15 years perfecting his classic 1957 Chevy, and showed it off at many area car shows. A member of the Dead End Cruisers and the Virginia Car Lovers, Ron put many pictures of classic cars on internet server Hot Rod Hot-Line.
A friendly guy, Ron loved talking about family, cars and anything you would like to talk about.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years Helen Ward Markiewicz, son Edward R. (Michele) Jr. of Mechanicville, daughters Georgianne (Rex) Gibson of Virginia and Donna (Robert) Martinoli of Pittstown, grandkids Jason Markiewicz, Amber Guyette and Renee Martinoli along with 4 great grandkids Taylor, Logan, Liam and Wesley.
Also sisters Mary Jane Markiewicz of Colonie and Cathy Columbe of Waterford.
Ron was predeceased by a 11 yr old brother Roland.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 1 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial with military honors at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Friday from 11AM - 1 PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances to either American Diabetes or American Heart Assocs.