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Mary Osowicki, 93, died at her home in Amsterdam on Aug. 11, 2009.
She was born in Whitehall, the daughter of the late Angela and Joseph Marcino.
During World War II she worked at the General Electric plant in Schenectady and then at the Scotia Naval Depot. She married Leo Osowicki and remained in Amsterdam.
She worked as a clerk and switchboard operator at the former Holzhiemer and Shaul Clothing and Department Store before retiring in 1976.
Survivors are one son, Robert Osowicki, and one grandson, Nicholas Osowicki of Amsterdam; two sisters, Esther Ross of Whitehall and Anne Soothcage of Glens Falls; one brother, Joe Marcino of Whitehall; several sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, Mary was predeceased by a sister, Rose Ross, and a brother, Emelio Marcino.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church with Father Stanislaus Swierzowski presiding. Interment was at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fort Johnson.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart of Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam.
Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
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