Obituary for Victoria G. Schiller New York Mills – Victoria G. Schiller, 91, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, August 9, 2018, at the Masonic Care Community. Victoria was born on October 14, 1926, in Patterson, NJ, the daughter of the late Walter and Marcella Gladysz Kluz. She graduated from UFA in 1944 and then received her practical nursing degree from the Utica State Hospital School of Nursing.
She worked at Utica and Marcy State Psychiatric Hospitals and St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home. After her nursing career, Victoria was employed as a drafting clerk at General Electric until 1989. She received many awards for streamlining procedures and increasing efficiency within the department.
She was selected to work on the AWACS radar surveillance program which to this day is integral to many military aircraft. She also received specialized training on the earliest version of computers and computer programming. While a senior in high school, she began correspondence with Walter J. Schiller, a Marine who was stationed in the Pacific in World War 2.
They married on May 25, 1946. Victoria and Walter built their home on her mother’s farm on Henderson Street in New York Mills, where they raised their family. They remained happily and deeply in love until Walter’s death on February 14, 2006.
Victoria was no stranger to hard work. Along with caring for her family and working full time, she helped on her mother’s farm, driving tractors, chasing loose cows, and plucking chickens. She was always amazed by the beauty of nature, especially the clouds and sky.
She had a deep passion for reading and classic movies, and she loved art, music, theater, and dance. Victoria and Walter took many trips to New York City to see Broadway musicals. Victoria was the rock of her family.
She was a loving, wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an inspiration with her work ethic and organizational skills. Family always came first, no matter what.
She took tremendous pride in passing on her family’s Polish heritage and traditions, and she took great pleasure in watching her family grow. She and Walter enjoyed visiting their children and helping all of them with their projects. Because of her farm experience, she was a great help on her daughter Kay’s farm, spending many hours hauling maple sap, helping with the cows, and washing eggs.
Victoria was a deeply devoted Catholic and a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Our family will always be so grateful for the loving, devoted care that she provided to our Dad in the years that he was ill. She sacrificed so very much of herself during that difficult time.
We could never thank her enough. Victoria is predeceased by her parents, Walter and Marcella Kluz, her beloved husband, Walter, her sister Wanda Kominiak, and her nephew George Kominiak. She is survived by her children, Adam and Kathy Schiller of Waterville, NY; Jim and Patty Schiller of Freeville, NY, Jean Schiller of Somersworth, NH, and her partner Jay Buckley of Standish, ME, and Kay and Walter Krul of Georgia, VT; three grandchildren, Jessica Bowers and her partner Bill Wagner of Cassville, NY, Jennifer and Eric Knaake of Bethlehem, PA, Jason and Nicole Schiller of Freeville, NY; four great grandchildren, Jack and Ella Bowers of Cassville, NY, Cora Mae Schiller of Freeville, NY, and Paige Knaake of Bethlehem, PA; nieces and nephew Pat, Jane, Carol, and Tom Kominiak, all of New Mexico.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at McGrath, Myslinski, Karboski & Nunn Funeral Directors, 470 French Rd. , Utica. Funeral services will be Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.
Entombment will be in Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum. Victoria’s family would like to extend thanks to Masonic Care Community, especially those on the Placid Unit, who gave their support and provided compassionate care. Special thanks to Sharman, Linda, Joan, Lori, Claire, Phyliss, Michelle, Mary, Vicky, Deb, Christine, and everyone else who cared for her and supported us.
We would also like thank our very dear and life-long friends and neighbors, the Conley Family, who were always there if Victoria needed anything; the late Rich Panella, his wife Debra, and “the boys “ from Panella’s Garage, whose assistance allowed Victoria to stay in her beloved home as long as possible. We would like to thank Mike Kurgan, who always thoughtfully invited Victoria to his home for the holidays, and longtime friend Andrea Irla, who always remembered Victoria on her birthdays and holidays. To honor Victoria’s generous spirit, donations in Victoria’s memory may be made to the Masonic Home Family Assistance Fund or a charity of one’s choice.
Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Victoria G. Schiller please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum 1500 Champlin Ave Yorkville, NY, , Previous Events Visitation , AUG 15.
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM McGrath, Myslinski, Karboski & Nunn Funeral Directors 470 French Road Utica, NY, US, 13502 www. nunnandmcgrath.com/ Funeral Mass , AUG 16.
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