Harriet J Cinelli (Nowak)

Harriet Jean Cinelli passed away peacefully on May 18th at the age of 78, after a short illness.

Harriet was born in Schenectady, NY to Raymond and Jennie Nowak.

On July 7, 1962 she married the love of her life Anthony A. Cinelli of Schenectady, and made their home in Rotterdam, NY.

She worked beside her husband as a dental assistant, while raising five children. Harriet was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed gardening, reading, animals, and traveling with her family. She loved babies and had a special bond and knack for raising them, later on, Harriet enjoyed volunteering for Hospice. Her life passions were her family, her cats, and her extensive angel collection.

She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Dr. Anthony A Cinelli, her five children, Lisa M. Cinelli, Laurie Cinelli, Raymond Cinelli (Katie), Anthony Cinelli (Jen), Lynn Burmeister (Michael) and her five grandchildren Jamie, Jackson, Allison, Amanda and Madelyn.

Funeral Services for Harriet will be Monday May 24,2021 at 11AM at the Bond Funeral Home 1614 Guilderland Avenue Schenectady. Calling Hours will be Sunday evening 4-7PM at the funeral home.

Interment will be in St. Cyril and Method Cemetery in Rotterdam.

In lieu of flowers kindly send donations in Harriet’s memory to Albany Medical Center Children’s Hospital. 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208.