ALTAMONT – Alfreda E. Pruskowski Matulewicz, 91, died Sunday, December 2, 2012 at her home. Alfreda was born in Schenectady, and lived in the town of Guilderland since the age of ten. She was employed by the New York Telephone Co. and by General Electric Co. She also served as a volunteer at the VA Hospital in Albany, was a member of MOCA at the hospital, and was a member and Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post #8692 in Colonie, a member and Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post #5294 in Altamont, and a member and Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of Elks Lodge #2480 in Guilderland. She also was a communicant of St. Matthew’s Church in Voorheesville and Christ the King Church in Guilderland.
Alfreda was predeceased by her husband Edward H. Matulewicz in 1991. She is survived by her son James E. Matulewicz (Lori) of Voorheesville; her sister Diana O’Hare of Guilderland; her grandchildren Wendy Matulewicz, James S. Matulewicz (Tresa), and Joseph Matulewicz (Chiharu); the mother of her grandchildren Nancy Matulewicz; her great grandchildren Emilia, Edward, Mia, Alexis and Ahren; and by several nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her brothers Stanley, Edwin and Matthew Pruskowski.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Christ the King Church, Sumter Ave., Guilderland, on Thursday at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Thursday morning beginning at 8:00am. Interment will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. To leave a message of condolence for the family, send a sympathy card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Kelly Pruskowski
December 5, 2012 at 7:55 amI was extremely upset when I heard the news of Aunt Freidas passing. She was my fathers aunt, but she was like a grandmother to me. She was always smiling and she always believed in me. She was one of the most level headed human beings I ever met, and she was sure to make you have a great time, and make sure you were alright. I am really upset that I can not make it to any services for her since I am at college in Long Island. I know she will always look down on me, and I am just really glad that I got to spend time with her at my grad party this summer. Prayers and thoughts with my family! Stay strong Jim! Just be proud if the amazing woman your mom was! Much love
Sophie Pruskowski
December 5, 2012 at 8:23 amMy favorite sister in law, I miss you so much and talking to you every morning. You are in my thoughts every minute of the day.
My deepest sympathy to your children and grandchildren.
RIP Freida.