Matthew J. Klimcovitz

Matthew J. Klimcovitz, 86, peacefully died on March 5, 2011 at Albany County Nursing Home. He is survived by his only daughter, Gail Hein, and son-in-law, Joseph Hein, of Altamont. He is also survived by his granddaughter Michelle Matejka Cahill and her husband, Jack, and his beloved great-grandson Liam. He is survived by his grandson, Kurt Matejka and his wife, Judith Wines, and precious great-granddaughter, Suraya. He is also survived by his step-granddaughter Tara Brown and her husband Russell, and great granddaughters Ashleigh and Briana. Matt was predeceased by his wife, Marie Padula Klimcovitz, his parents, Stella Gorczynksi Hamp and Stanley Klimcovitz, and siblings Pauline Conte Giambrone, Henry Klime, and Rosie Stafford. Matt was raised in the Arbor Hill neighborhood of Albany and graduated from Phillip Schuyler High School in 1942 where he majored in technical printing and worked as a printing press operator. As a boy during the Depression, he helped support his family by working for Western Union, delivering newspapers, and caddying for golfers at local country clubs. He was very proud of his military service in the Army during World War II, where he served in the 731st Engineer Depot Company constructing Bailey Bridges throughout France, Italy, Germany, and England during the Rhineland/Central Europe Campaign, later in Luzon during the Philippines Liberation, and finally Kure, Japan in December 1945 during the occupation. He worked for NYS Office of Public Works as a draftsman, and later as a senior artist designer for the State Emergency Management Office. After retirement from state service he was employed by the Albany County Emergency Management Office and worked on “911” emergency implementation. Formerly residing at Village on the Green Condominiums in Albany, Matt and his wife enjoyed cruises and trips, and many winters in St. Augustine and Myrtle Beach. He played golf as often as possible and had a straight, strong drive. Matt was a talented handy man and was always generous with his time to help family and friends with projects. He was also an accomplished artist, often giving away his paintings to friends. Services Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 9:15 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to Christ the King Church, Westmere at 10:00 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Tuesday morning, after 8:00 am in the funeral Home. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Donations in his memory to any veteran’s service organization would be appreciated. To leave the family a special message on their guest book, obtain a prayer card or directions, or share a photo or E-card with them, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Matthew J. Klimcovitz

September 5, 1924 - March 5, 2011