Rukwid, Heidi A.

ALBANY- Heidi A. Rukwid, 56, passed away suddenly December 31, 2022 at home. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Paul Sr. and Constance Rukwid. Heidi was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School. She was a bus driver for the South Colonie School District, the Center for Disability Services and served as Transportation Specialist with the United States Air Force. Heidi was the first female volunteer fire fighter with the Elsmere Fire Company where she was property manager and quartermaster. Heidi also volunteered at the West Albany Fire Company. She loved animals and was mom to Bear, Pookie, Chief and Reggie. She was a pet sitter, a house painter and was extremely generous with her time and talents. Heidi was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers like her father and brother Paul, Jr. and also a fan of NASCAR.

She is survived by her brothers Paul (Toni Maki), Scott, Mark and Glenn; her niece Cedar; nephew Taschto; niece Wendy Maki; numerous cousins; her fiancé Veronica Forrett; and dear friends, Andrea, Barb and Melissa of the Thirsty Thursday Club.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with her family on Monday, January 9, from 3:00-7:00 pm in the Norman E. Dascher Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave. Albany. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 10 at 10:00 am in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 Elm Ave, Delmar. Interment will be private in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery, Glenmont.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Disability Services, 314 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208 or Mohawk-Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204.