Chester Iwanski

Chester A. Iwanski

1946 - 2018

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Obituary of Chester A. Iwanski

     Mr. Chester A. Iwanski, Jr.,  71, of Amsterdam , passed away Wednesday,  June 20, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam.

    Born in Amsterdam, NY on  August 16, 1946 a son of the late Chester A. and Genevieve Smith Iwanski Sr.  He was a lifelong resident of Amsterdam and was a graduate of the former Wilbur H. Lynch High School.

     Mr. Iwanski was a Licensed Insurance Broker and was the owner and operator of Chester Iwanski Insurance Agency, "CIA" in Amsterdam.  Chester was also the owner and operator of the Northern Antenna Company in Vail Mills, NY.

     Chester enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and traveling to the beach and ocean.  He was a communicant of Historic St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Amsterdam.  He also enjoyed visiting the Kateri Shrine when he could.

     Survivors include his children,  James J. Iwanski and Sheree L. (Lee) Philips  of Amsterdam.  Five grandchildren, Lillian, Michael P. and Meaghan Patterson, Chelsea  and  Kaila Saltsman. One sister, Debbie (Bob) Shang of Amsterdam  and one brother,  Richard Iwanski  of Amsterdam.  Nieces and Nephews, Rob (Nicole) Shang III, Michael (Alison) Shang, Teri (Rich) Gardenier and Christie Iwanski.  Several cousins also survive.   

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday June 23, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Historic St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 156 East Main St. Amsterdam with Father Jeffery  M. L'Arche, M.S.  as celebrant.  Interment will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Amsterdam, NY.   A Calling hour will precede the Funeral Mass on Saturday from 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of St. Mary's Church.  Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the ABC Basset Hound Rescue, Inc., PO Box 272, Buffalo, NY 14225.  Arrangements are under the direction on the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY 12010. 

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Saturday
23
June

Calling Period

9:15 am - 10:15 am
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Blessed Sacrament Chapel at St. Mary's Church
156 East Main Street
Amsterdam, New York, United States
Saturday
23
June

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 am
Saturday, June 23, 2018
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
156 East Main Street
Amsterdam, New York, United States
Saturday
23
June

Interment

11:45 am
Saturday, June 23, 2018
St. Stanislaus Cemetery
Steadwell Avenue
Amsterdam, New York, United States