Obituary of Elizabeth M. Bishop

Elizabeth "Liz" Mary Bishop (Sgambelluri/Conti) of Carman Senior Living Community in Schenectady, NY (formerly of Nassau, NY) with great sadness has been sent on her Heavenly Journey home on July 21, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital Troy, NY at the age of 75. Elizabeth was born October 15, 1945 in NYC, the daughter of Joseph J. Sgambelluri, Anthony J. (Clara H.Pelton) Conti. Elizabeth was predeceased by her loving husband and soul mate Frederic L. Bishop, her granddaughter Candice L. Berrios, her brother William Conti. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter Lisa M. Arnold (Lawrence) Sutliff & her son Anthony J. (Audrey) Berrios, stepsons Thomas (Barbara) Bishop, Scott (Larinda) Bishop. She also leaves behind her precious companion kitty cat Dora who helped her through troubling times. Gma/Nan was an amazing, loving, caring grandmother who cherished them tremendously. They are Christopher D. Lee (Jenelle), Chad L. Sutliff (Samantha), Anthony J. (Jessica) Berrios, Jr. and several great­ grandchildren, step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Elizabeth is survived by her brothers Daniel (Jane) Conti, Thomas (Judy) Conti, sister-in-law Teri Conti. She enjoyed her many visits to Wells Beach, Maine with her family enjoying the Sandy Beach, Ocean, and Seagulls. Liz loved her Seafood and Scrambled Burgers at Forbes Restaurant. Elizabeth was an excellent Italian cook. Those awesome meatballs where the best! Thank you for teaching us that skill Mom. Elizabeth was a caring, loving person to everyone she knew. Liz watched daily, her favorites Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and Western Movies. One of Liz's favorite pastimes was traveling out of state to play her much loved Bingo to win Big! Gma/Nan loved Fishing, attending all her grandchildren's sporting events and special events. Liz was very Blessed to have so many dear friends from Nassau Lake who shared in her life's adventures. She was involved with the VFW Post, American Legion Post and Ladies Auxiliary. A special thank you to all the Nurses and Doctors on the 6th floor Unit at Samaritan Hospital for their kind and compassionate care in her final days with us. Elizabeth, you will be greatly missed by everyone and we will hold you in our hearts forever. Fly away our angel. Bless you and rest now in peace Elizabeth Mary Bishop. Funeral service will be held at the Thomas P. Mooney Funeral Home, 11 Elm St. Nassau, on Tuesday at 11:00am. Relatives and friends may call prior to the service from 10-11am.