Janet Belak Lake Schenectady - Janet Belak Lake, 89, a lifelong Schenectady resident, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Philomena (Cashera) Bacchi. Janet was a 1955 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. In 1970, she became one of the original employees hired by Capital District Off-Track Betting, where she proudly worked as a cashier for 23 years. Her role required honesty and integrity, qualities Janet was well known for throughout her life.

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