Obituary

TROY -

Bonnie Brozowski, 65, of Troy, New York, was called into the loving embrace of our Lord on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, with her devoted family at her side.

Born on November 23, 1960, in Albany, New York, she was the beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Ida Elizabeth (Jarvis) Brozowski. Bonnie lived most of her life as a resident of Watervliet and was a devout Roman Catholic, finding great solace with her church family at St. Augustine's Church in Lansingburgh.

A woman of faith and joy, she cherished her roles as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her hobbies included the quiet reflection in prayer and in nature while gardening and in the creation of beautiful Christmas Villages, but her true love was hosting family gatherings, fostering fellowship and creating enduring memories.

She is lovingly remembered by her surviving children: Crystal, Guy, Anna, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Meagan, Philip, and Zach. Bonnie was predeceased by her daughter Vanessa, who was called home to God at the tender age of nine in 1997. She was a cherished grandmother of eighteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and is also survived by several siblings, nieces, and nephews. She was also a caring mother in law to four sons in law. Bonnie was the loving partner of Joseph Berghela, together they shared 21 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects to the family and share their condolences on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Simple Choices, Inc. & Riverview Funeral Home, located at 218 2nd Avenue (corner of 104th Street), Troy, New York 12180. Following the wake, a formal procession will lead to St. Augustine's Church in Lansingburgh for a Funeral Liturgy to commence at 1:30 PM. A repast will be held thereafter at the Cohoes American Legion (located at: 93 Oneida Street, Cohoes, NY 12047) from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

A committal service will take place in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Colonie on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial contributions be made to fund a grave marker for Bonnie's final resting place, in care of the funeral home office. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with Bonnie's family, online at: SimpleChoicesCremation.com.