Cora M. Leja

ROTTERDAM – Cora M. Leja, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 14, 2024 at home, with her loving niece, Patty, by her side. She was born in Schenectady on August 26, 1930 to the late Antonio and Angelina Fazio Scalzo. After graduating high school, Cora worked at General Electric Telecommunications as a secretary until her retirement. Cora enjoyed going to the casino, going out to breakfast with Patty, and going on many trips with her late husband, Walter. She was very family oriented and when she wasn’t traveling, enjoyed being at home. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Walter F. Leja, her sister, Rose Mineconzo, her brother, Rinaldo “Lee” Scalzo, and her niece Dorothy Gillespie.

Cora is survived by her niece and caretaker, Patty Hyson; nieces and nephews, Michael (Jean) Mineconzo, Anthony (Laurie) Scalzo, Donna (Jim) Dworak, Andy (Ann) Zahn, Ed Leja; several godchildren, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday March 20th from 12 to 2pm at the DeMarco Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam, followed by a funeral service at 2pm. She will then be interred in Sts Cyril & Method Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the Schenectady City Mission, PO Box 760, Schenectady, NY 12301 or to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences can be posted at demarcostonefuneralhome.com.