IN MEMORIAM: Angelina S. Schlesier, 81,

Hartwick; Raised Four Daughters On Farm

 HARTWICK – Angelina S. Schlesier, 81, Hartwick, who with her husband raised four daughters and operated a dairy farm, died unexpectedly on the evening of Jan. 9, 2017, in her home.

Angie was born Aug. 18, 1935 in Wyandanch,  on Long Island, the ninth of 12 children to Guido and Lucy Cioffi.  After graduating from Huntington High School, she was employed as the manager of Conservative Gas Co. of Wyandanch.

On June 2, 1957, Angie married Anthony G. Schlesier in a ceremony at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Mission Chapel in Wyandanch. Tony and Angie were blessed with four daughters and have spent the past 50 years on their on their farm in Hartwick. Angie was an integral part in the successful operations of the dairy farm, as well as the numerous businesses that she and Tony have owned throughout the years.

In her later years, Angie was a member of the Hartwick Senior Aerobics Group, which she truly enjoyed and loved her companions who joined her each week.  Angie was well known for her engaging smile, contagious laughter and pure soul that positively impacted every person who was blessed to know her.  Angie was the keeper of the flame for the Schlesier family and her legacy of love will live on with all of her family members.

Angie is survived by her husband of almost 60 years, Tony, of Hartwick; their four daughters, Elizabeth Flaska (Scott) of Albany;  Lucy Dubray (Robert) of Ossining; Theresa Davis (Gary) of Camp Verde, Ariz.;  and Mary DeNike (Chris) of Hartwick.  Six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is further survived by one sister, three brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Angie was pre-deceased by three sisters and four brothers.

Calling hours are 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown. A prayer service will conclude the visitation at 5 p.m., officiated by her daughter Elizabeth Flaska.

The  Committal and Burial Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.