Obituary of Dorothy Hulchanski

DOROTHY (KOCZAN) HULCHANSKI Latham-Dorothy (Koczan) Hulchanski, 83 of Latham, beloved wife of John Hulchanski, entered into eternal life on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Troy after suffering with Alzheimer's disease for many years.. Born in Syracuse, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Uchal) Koczan. She was educated in Syracuse, was a graduate of Valley Academy High School and St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1948. She married her beloved John Hulchanski August 28, 1948 and the two have shared a blessed union for over 61 years. They moved to Latham in August 1961. She was a Cub Scout den mother in Latham for several years. After raising her six children Dorothy returned to nursing and worked for many years at Albany Memorial Hospital and then as an Ombudsman in the Troy area. Dorothy often said, "I loved being a Nurse". She was a longtime communicant of St. Ambrose Church. She enjoyed Ukrainian cooking, reading and traveling. She and her husband attended 12 different Elderhostel's, and enjoyed her church and Senior bus trips, along with many bi-annual Canal Society trips. Survivors in addition to her husband include her loving children John David Hulchanski, (Rea Devakos) of Toronto, Canada Jeanne (Ken) Stanton, of Middleburg, PA, Katherine (Richard) Stemm of Orange, MA, Wm. Daniel Hulchanski of Latham and Robert (Cathy) Hulchanski of Latham, 11 cherished grandchildren Caryn Hulchanski, Anna Hulchanski, Tessa Devakos, Robin, Kenny James, Chere', Steven, Scott, Justin, John, and Monica Stanton. She is also survived by 14 Great Grandchildren. She was predeceased by her Son, Thomas M. Hulchanski. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Dorothy's memory to Community Hospice of Rensselaer Cty, 295 Valley View Blvd, Rensselaer, NY, 12144 or St Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Rd, Latham NY 12110. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday March 6, 2010 in St. Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Road, Latham with Rev. Francis DuBois officiating. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the McCormick Center at St. Ambrose Church 347 Old Loudon Rd. Latham, on Friday from 4-6 p.m. Parking is best on the North end of the Church. Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery in Syracuse. For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com