Obituary of Rise F. Glaser

Rise F. Glaser, age 66 of Niskayuna, NY died on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at the Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Rise was a lifelong Schenectady resident. She was a graduate of the Niskayuna High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Buffalo State University She was a licensed real estate broker in Niskayuna for more than 30 years Rise was an avid reader, a music lover and had a keen sense for fashion. She will be remembered for her compassion, intelligence and her love for politics and was politically progressive. Of all her passions in life her family was her greatest passion. She was known as the matriarch of her family Rise is survived by her devoted husband of 40 years ,Peter S. Glaser, her daughter, Professor Jennifer F. Glaser (Michael) of Cincinnati, Ohio, a brother, Joseph Melton of Dallas, Texas as well as her adored and cherished granddaughter, Cecelia Violet Glaser- Hennessey. She also leaves her best friend, Carol Weintraub and her family also of Niskayuna. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the Beth Israel Cemetery Chapel, Abbottsford Road, Rotterdam, NY. Those wishing to remember Rise in a special way may make a memorial contribution to Planned Parenthood, 1040 State Street Schenectady, NY 12307. The period of mourning will be observed at the Glaser residence, 1469 Baker Avenue in Schenectady on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.