Edward Nitsky

February 28, 1936 - March 29, 2017

Edward W. Nitsky, 81, of Greenport, died Wednesday March 29, 2017 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Born at home on Union St. in Hudson,NY he is the son of Michael and Julia (Herishko) Nitsky. Ed loved to cook, and that was proven by his career as a chef that spanned 60 years. He started in diners, and his experience brought him to local restaurants such as Kozel’s, Lawrence’s Tavern, and Nitsky’s Friendly Tavern which he eventually bought from his parents. He was also for many years private chef at Iron Mountain. Upon leaving the restaurant business, Ed was a purchaser at the Adventist Home in Livingston. Ed also enjoyed gardening, traveling and an occasional casino trip. Left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife Wanda (Ferrari) Nitsky of Greenport, daughter Cathy (James) Wilding of Binghamton, son Ed (SueAnn) Nitsky of Hudson, stepdaughter Linda (John) Redding of Catskill, stepson Michael (Nancy) Ferrari of Kinderhook, brother Michael (Sheila) Nitsky of Mexico, NY, and sister Carol Maddison of Greenport. Ed is also survived by 7 grandchildren 8 great grandchildren and 6 step grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Ed is predeceased by his first wife Pauline (Sweet) Nitsky. Ed loved them all unconditionally, but the “apple of his eye” was Alexandra from South Carolina, and his three Ferrari boys Michael, Nicholas, and Caesar who never forgot a holiday, birthday or special occasion, and went anywhere or did anything grandpa wanted to do. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday April 1, 10:00am from St Mary’s Church in Hudson, NY. Visitation hours at the Bates & Anderson Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home are Friday from 3-7pm. Interment will be in Cedar Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Ed’s name may also be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105