Hilda Echevarria-Moscicki, 62, of Batavia passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, surrounded by her family at her home. She was a beautiful soul who touched the lives of everyone she met and was a devoted wife, mother, sister and friend.
Born to Salvador and Felicita (Maldonado) Echevarria in Dunkirk on March 11, 1961, Hilda was the youngest of four children. Upon graduating from Dunkirk High School in 1979, she enlisted in the U.S. Army. Working as a Unit Supply Specialist and a Materials Control and Accounting Specialist, she was stationed among various bases including Germany, Korea, and after 13 years as a Staff Sergeant, retiring from her base in Hawaii, where she served during the Persian Gulf War.
Returning to Dunkirk, she continued her education, graduating from Jamestown Community College with an Associate's degree in science individual studies and was in the Honor Society and Phi Theta Kappa. She went onto SUNY Fredonia, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. She was also in Honor Society in psychology and a member of Psi Chi at SUNY Fredonia.
With her education under her belt, she went out into the workforce as a purchasing clerk at Red Wing Co. Inc., assistant to the Lifestyles Editor for the Observer, and Child Care Specialist for Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. In 1999, she worked for the State of New York Department of Correctional Services, Lakeview Shock, Sullivan, Ulster, Livingston and Wyoming Correctional Facility, retiring in 2018.
On August 27, 2016, Hilda married Ronald Moscicki, "Amor de Mi Vida." Together, they blended their families, sharing memorable life experiences. Traveling, volunteering, crafting and famous for her cakes, Hilda enjoyed hosting family gatherings and pool parties. Love of family and friends was everything to Hilda. She will be profoundly missed by everyone.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald Moscicki of Batavia; daughter, Seryna Ancelet of Batavia; stepchildren, Michelle (Justin) Mager of Batavia and Ronald (Brittany) Moscicki, Jr. of Batavia; and siblings, Helen (Rodger) Pierce of Fredonia and Harry (Carmen) Echevarria of Dunkirk. She was predeceased by her brother, Hugo Echevarria.
Family and friends are cordially invited to her Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 2 at 10:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 328 Washington Avenue in Dunkirk.
Arrangements were entrusted to Ronald Konieczny II, Director of the J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home in Batavia. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
