Obituary of Daniel Kerry Spiewak

Daniel Kerry Spiewak, 50, passed away on June 30, 2018 at Ellis Hospital, after suddenly being stricken by heart complications.  Born on December 27, 1967 in Schenectady, he was the son of Ellen (Kelly) Spiewak and the late Thomas Spiewak. Daniel was a member of Mont Pleasant's 1986 graduation class as well as it's stage and marching bands.  He served aboard the USS Saratoga in the active Navy for four years then as a reservist.  In 2000 he was employed part time by the 109th Airlift Wing, then as a full time aircraft mechanic in 2002, taking part every year in "Operation Deep Freeze" to Antartica.

He married the former Elena M. Pandori on January 27, 2007. Daniel's life centered around his family and co-workers at the 109th where he loved his work.  He enjoyed carpentry and gardening and a good laugh.  A passion of his was meticulously caring for his all white Lincoln MKZ.

In addition to his mother, and wife, he leaves behind three sons, Nathaniel, Camden and Cullin Spiewak and stepsons, Anthony Ackerman Jr. and Christopher L.H. Ackerman; four brothers, Chip (Janet) and Thomas (Connie) Woods, Christopher (Kim) Spiewak and Keith (Gretchen) Spiewak; sisters: Kathy (John) Simkins and Cindy (Harold) Simkins. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Funeral services Friday (July 6) 10 AM at Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd. Glenville with Rev. Dominic Isopo officiating.  Relatives and friends may call Thursday (July 5) from 5 -8 PM at the funeral home.

Interment will full military honors will take place Friday at 1:30 PM at the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd. Schuylerville, NY.  Memorial contributions may be made in  Daniel Kerry Spiewak's name to St. Luke's Roman Catholic Church, 1241 State St. Schenectady, NY 12304.  Online: glenvillefuneralhome.com