Mr. Brian K. Niznik

UTICA - Mr. Brian K. Niznik, age 57, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at MVHS at St. Luke’s Healthcare. Born in Utica on March 20, 1961, Brian was the son of the late Stephen S. “Vonnie” and Hazel Mae (Dunn) Niznik. He was raised and educated locally. On August 24, 1991 he married the former Cynthia “Cindy” A. Nielson with whom he shared 27 years in a union blessed with mutual love and devotion. Brian retired from Human Technologies Corporation as an Area Supervisor. Brian was a man who lived his life passionately. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings and his canine companions. He was quick-witted and had a memory like a steel trap. He was blessed with a talent for singing. As a child, he starred in many Christmas plays. He was steadfast in his opinions, but also had a loving and forgiving heart. He was proud of his children and his family. He loved to cook and his family will always remember his tasty popcorn, pulled pork, and smoked meats. He enjoyed watching the Golden Girls and M*A*S*H, and he loved the Chicago Bears. Brian is survived by his wife, Cynthia “Cindy”; his daughters, Brittany M. Niznik, and Emily E. Niznik; his son and daughter-in-law, Michael J. and Alicia Niznik of Clinton, NY; his grandchildren, Hailey, Gianna, and Hudson; sister Cheryl Niznik-Macera; and brother and sister-in-law, Stephen Jr. and Carla Niznik; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clifford and Marian Nielson; sisters-in-law, Christine “Chris” Savard, and Cheryl “Cheri” Valenti; and his nieces, nephews, great-nephews, cousins, and an aunt; and his loving canine companions Nelly, Willow and Fergie. The family is grateful to the doctors, nurses, and staff of St. Luke’s Healthcare ICU and PCU for their care and compassion. In keeping with Brian’s wishes there will be no public visitation. The family will honor and commemorate his life in a private gathering. By family request, please omit floral offerings. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Brian’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Thursday morning at 11:00 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Arthur Krawczenko. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass.

Mr. Brian K. Niznik

March 20, 1961 - December 14, 2018