LATHAM - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kathi (Jordan) Chaszczewski of

Latham. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8 th surrounded by her loving

family. During a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer, Kathi fought hard but ultimately

was called to fulfill her duties as an angel.

Kathi was born and raised in South Troy, New York. She attended Catholic Central High

School where she met lifelong friends. On a fateful spring break bus ride to Florida in

1982, Kathi met the love of her life, Edward Chaszczewski. Kathi and Ed shared the

type of connection you read about in love stories. Their romance was full of dancing,

adventures, and fun, but they were happiest together soaking in rays on the deck of the

pool in their backyard. Kathi always made it clear to her sons, Kasey and Cody, how

much she loved them and never missed the opportunity to tell everyone how proud she

was of them.

Kathi was a detailed planner, serving as the Events Coordinator at Rensselaer

Polytechnic Institute for 16 years. She was a skilled seamstress, expert cake decorator,

professional pierogi maker, wine enthusiast and fast driver. However, above all other

things she exemplified what it meant to truly care for others. When her boys were

young, “Aunt Kath” had an indelible impact on each of the children she babysat and

cared for. Later, despite no formal medical training, she served as a passionate medical

advocate and liaison for multiple friends and family members as they navigated complex

diagnoses, decisions and therapies. To be cared for by Kathi truly meant to be

consumed with love and compassion.

Kathi shared an unbreakable bond with her sisters Kara Merendo and Kim Bohn, who

were by her side through every chapter of their lives. When they were together, the

room was always filled with smiles and laughter.

Kathi was the proud and loving “Grandma” to Max, Lily and Finn. She loved hearing

them laugh and took every opportunity to make them know how special and loved they

were.

Kathi is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Ed, who supported and cared for

her until her time with us ended. She is also survived by her sons and daughters-in-law,

Kasey and Katie and Cody and Sarah Chaszczewski, her sisters, Kara (Mike) Merendo

and Kim Bohn, her sister-in-law Fran (Edwin) Dudwoire, her niece Makenzie (Jacob),

and her nephews Jeffrey (Kelleen), Tony (Kacie) and David (Allyson). In addition, Kathi

is survived by countless close friends whose friendship and bond meant everything to

her.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7pm on Friday, February 13th at The Dufrense & Cavanaugh

Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY. Funeral mass will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, February 14th at St. Ambrose Catholic Church 347 Old Loudon Rd, Latham, NY.

Each September, Kathi would participate in the Great Cycle Challenge USA, supporting

the Children’s Cancer Research Fund. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to this

organization that Kathi cared about so much

Website: www.ChildrensCancer.org

Mail: Children’s Cancer Research Fund, 1650 W 82nd St., Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55431).

For further information or to express a message of condolence, please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com.