Janet Grabowski

Queensbury

Janet “Jay” (Cook) Grabowski, 58, of Queensbury, NY, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at

her home.

Born on December 12, 1965, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of Clifford Cook of Fort Edward

and the late Marlene (Jones) Cook.

Janet was a 1984 graduate of Fort Edward School where she earned her cosmetology license.

She married the love of her life, Richard Grabowski, on October 13, 1984 at St. Joseph’s Church in

Fort Edward. They have owned and operated Amore Pizza in Queensbury for 34 years.

When she wasn’t working with her husband, Janet had been a stylist at Mickey Choppa’s Hair Styling

Team in Queensbury and then worked for 20 years as a receptionist at Adirondack Animal Hospital.

Janet loved spending time with her family especially her husband, daughters and grandsons. Some of

her favorite things to do as a family were playing tourist in Lake George, going to festivals such as

LARAC, movie nights and family vacations. She loved traveling to York Beach, Maine and going to

Salem, Massachusetts during Halloween. She loved her late night talks with her oldest grandson

Damien. Her grandsons were the apple of her eye.

A quiet redhead with a quick wit, Jay welcomed family to her home for holiday dinners as well as

seasonal gatherings. Her home was always decorated for every holiday, from Valentine’s to

Christmas. Her favorite holiday was Halloween, for which she went all out, including a 6’ tall

mechanical skeleton tending bar and many one of a kind items that she created. She loved crafting,

going on cruises with her husband, brother-in-law and sister-in-law and friends. She surely loved

curling up on the couch with her dogs and a good scary movie.

In addition to her mother, Janet was predeceased by her sister, Rhonda Sharp; her parents-in-law,

Edward and Loretta Grabowski; her niece, Casey Lynn Gamblin.

Left to cherish her memory include her husband of 39 years, Richard; her daughters, Nicole Armour,

Christina Grabowski; her grandchildren, Damien Grabowski, Ryder Armour, and Edward Grabowski;

her father, Clifford Cook; her siblings, Rosemary Viele (Joe), William Cook (Peggy), Kathleen

Archambault (Jim), Andrew Cook (Diane); her brother-in-law, Richard Sharp; her brothers and sisters-

in-law, Joseph Grabowski (Debbie), Marianne Gamblin (Michael Flower), Wayne Grabowki (Lorie),

Donna Kemmer (John), and Karen Tarantino (Joseph); several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends and family may call from 4-7pm on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home,

82 Broadway, Fort Edward NY 12828. A service will begin after calling hours.

Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Donations in Janet’s name can be made to a charity of one’s choice.