Obituary of Nikolay Bekker

Nikolay Bekker, 89 of Schenectady, NY died on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center in Schenectady. Born in the Ukraine, Nikolay had been residing in Schenectady since 1990. He served in the Army during World War II. While residing in the Ukraine he had been the Director of several regional warehouses. Nikolay was a member of Congregation Gates of Heaven in Schenectady.For the last 18 years he was employed in the mail room at Schenectady City Hall and was responsible for opening City Hall each morning. He is survived by his wife, Fanya Portnaya, a son, Alim Bekker of Albany, NY, a sister, Berta Doner of Schenectady, NY and grandchildren, Alexander Bekker and Kira Manusis. Services at the Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Watt St. Schenectady, NY on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 10:00am.