Obituary of Kyra Michelle Swartz

Kyra Michelle Swartz, age 33, died unexpectedly on April 4, 2020 at her home in New York City from Covid-19. Kyra was born in Albany, NY to Beth and Andrew Swartz. She attended Bethlehem Central Schools and graduated from the high school in 2005. She went on to attend Boston University where she received her bachelor’s degree with honors from the Questrom School of Business. For the last ten years, Kyra worked in New York City as a digital marketing analyst. Her love of animals, and cats in particular, was one of the defining aspects of her life. This led her to volunteer for the last seven years as an adoption facilitator for various pet rescue organizations in NYC. She leaves behind her beloved cat, Anderson. In addition to her parents, Kyra is survived by her brother, Daniel and his wife, Lindsay, of Colonie. She is also survived by her uncles and aunts: Richard and Elizabeth Swartz of Boston, MA, David Simon and Elena Soltero-Simon of New Haven, CT, Joseph and Annette Simon of Buffalo, NY, Leon and Esther Shkolnik of Buffalo, and David Ray and Melody Bruce of Menands; and her cousins: Brian (Carolyn) and Michael Swartz; Sherrilynn and Andrea Simon; Isaac (Kathryn) Ray, Margaret (Benjamin) Ray, and Arielle (Andrew) Ray. Interment at Beth Emeth Cemetery will be private on account of the Corona virus. Memorial contributions are welcome to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society of Albany, Anjellicle Cats Rescue of NYC, World Wildlife Fund or Congregation Beth Emeth