Obituary of Nida Pecoraro

Nida Delvin Pecoraro, "Tiny", 88, of Saratoga Rd. died peacefully at her home May 23, 2015. Born May 10, 1927, she was the daughter of th elate John and Robina Delvin. Nida graduated with her twin sister, Naida, from Nott Terrace High School. Her early years in sport were gymnastics and swimming. She was a popular lifeguard and wasn't hesitant on blowing her whistle! Nida later became a certified safety instructor for the Mont Pleasant Y.M.C.A. She enjoyed volunteering, especially for the American Red Cross where she taught life saving. Tiny also was a volunteer for the Oswald D. Heck Developmental Center. She was married to Michael A. Pecoraro Sr. until his passing in 2007. She will be missed by her Burnt Hills Café "family", Hanaford friends and especially Morris Ford where they treated her a queen! Survivors include three sons: Michael (Sheryl) Pecoraro Jr., David Pecoraro and Stephen (Judith) Pecoraro; grandchildren: Nicholas and Gregory Pecoraro, John LaRue, Stephnee Lloyd and Michel Mauro as well as 5 great grandchildren. Tiny also leaves her sister, Naida Fisher and several nieces and nephews. Nida's family want to thank their mother's "special family" of local business owners, including Noella and Charlie Morris at Morris Ford for making her feel important (like a queen she used to say) whenever she visited the dealership. To the many friends she visited with at Burnt Hills Cafe, who prepared "Tiny's Toast" for her and the Hannaford staff for helping Nida reach the groceries she needed from the top shelf! Relatives and friends are cordially invited to call from 6-8PM Wednesday (May 27) at the Glenville Funeral home, 9 Glenridge Rd. A private burial will take place at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Glenville. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to American Red Cross, 2330 Watt St. Sch'dy 12304 or American Cancer Society 1 Penny Lane Latham NY 12110 .