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Philip C.

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Olszewski

June 13, 1938 – December 15, 2010

Obituary

Middle Grove, NY - Philip C. Olszewski, Sr., of Barney Road, passed away Wednesday (Dec. 15, 2010) at Saratoga Hospital. He was 72. Born on June 13, 1938 in Schenectady, NY, he was a son of the late Philip R. and Anna Mae (Norman) Olszewski. He served as a firefighter for the Saratoga Springs Fire Department, retiring in 1985 and helped design and create the fireman's badge used by the city's fire department. Long active in Little League baseball, he helped coach and manage several area teams and was president of the Greenfield Little League. He was involved with the Saratoga Boxing Club operated by his brother-in-law, Jack Nichols and was an avid NY Yankees baseball fan. A ham radio operator, he enjoyed watching birds and deer, along with the close companionship with his late dog, Kiltey. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother-in-law Ray Fitzgerald. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Carmella (Coon) Olszewski of Middle Grove and children, Philip, Jr. and Stacy Olszewski of Greenwich, Scott Olszewski and James Ellis of Schenectady, Shawn and Sabrina Olszewski of Tarpon Springs, FL, Jeanette Coon of Middle Grove and Richard and Jessica Coon of Greenwich; two sisters, Lauretta Fitzgerald of Greenfield Center and Mary Ellen (Jack) Nichols of Saratoga Springs; 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call from 12 to 2pm Monday (Dec. 20, 2010) at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm at the funeral home. The Rev. Paul Borowski, pastor of St. Clement's Church will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, West Avenue. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
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