North Greenbush – Andrew “Andy” Pazinko, Jr. age 63 of North Greenbush passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Hospice Inn at Samaritan Hospital in Troy.  Born in Brooklyn, he resided in Jacksonville, Fl and most recently in North Greenbush.  Andy graduated from Columbia High School in 1972.  He worked for the Department of Defense- civilian employee branch head of information technology retiring in Oct. of 2006.  His biggest joy was riding his Harley and spending time with his family. 
Husband of Luona M. (Suriano) Pazinko. Son of Andrew Pazinko and the late Anna Sadik Pazinko. Father of Julie M. Pazinko of East Greenbush, Michele Widmer (Mike) of Rensselaer, Monique Savoy (Robert) of Hillsboro, NH and Jeanette Kizer Chesapeake, VA.  Grandfather of Katelynn, Makayla, Breahna, Mason, Braden, Ayla, Brody. Great grandfather of Jordyn and Grayson.  Brother of Peter Pazinko (Ginger).  Also survived by a sister and several nieces and nephews.  
 
Funeral mass of Christian Death and Burial will be offered from St. Michael the Archangel Church, Williams Road, Monday at 9:30. All are welcome to attend. Relatives and friends are invited and may call to the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home 1700 Washington Avenue Rensselaer Sunday from 2-5PM.   Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Troy.