Obituary of Veronica M Syryca

Veronica M. Syryca, age 101 of Johnson City, NY formerly of Uniondale, PA passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Vestal Park Nursing Home. Born February 4th, 1915 to Jacob and Mary Chesnick in PA. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Edward J. (Moon) Syryca; her parents, brothers Edmund, Anthony, Stanley, Bernard, Benedict, Matthew and sisters Josephine Thatcher, Amelia Blodnikar, Genevieve Malone and Mary Debevec. She is survived by two brothers, Francis and Alphonse Chesnick and sister Eauline Nadzak; two sons, Bernard (Maria) Syryca, and Edward (Sue) Syryca; four grandchildren, Lori (Rob) Cherevko, Kevin (Tricia) Syryca, Jeffrey (Jessica) Syryca, Thomas (Angela) Syryca; seven great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Kelsey, Kirsten, Max, Mason, Paisley and Briella and numerous nieces, nephews and special friends. She retired from the Caravan Shop and Endicott-Johnson. She was a longtime member of St. Stanislaus and Holy Trinity Church, Legion of Mary, Altar and Rosary Society, Mother's Club and a Cub Scout Den Mother. She dressed the Blessed Virgin for 20 years for the months of May and October devotions. She was a self taught seamstress. She made all of her clothes, and many wedding, bridesmaid and First Communion dresses for numerous family members. She was a woman of deep faith, especially to the Blessed Mother. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life. She was so proud of them. Many thanks for the exceptional care by the staff of Sunrise Garden at Vestal Park Nursing Home. A Funeral Mass will be offered Saturday at 10 a.m at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 346 Prospect St., Binghamton. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the Church from 9 a.m until 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Veronica's name may be made to St. Anthony's Food Pantry, 906 Jenkins St. Endicott, NY 13760.