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Sylvan Barlow Obituary
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday (September 20) at Sainsbury Funeral Home 78 W. Main St. Shortsville.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday (September 21) at First Presbyterian Church 70 East Main St., Victor.
A mechanic by trade with a lifelong hobby as an H production AH Sprites (Bug eyes) race car driver. The Watkins Glen track was a second home to him and his family, he was an active member of SCCA for over 60 years.
He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Irene (Lambert); seven children Elaine (George) Reavis, Bob (Diane), Bill, Michael, Michele, Ken (Christine) and Sherilyn (Dave) Smail; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five siblings Charlotte, John (Mary Jane), Doug (Barbara-deceased), Valerie (BJ) Jerabeck and George (Lorraine); along with several nieces and nephews; and a special lifelong friend, Bill Ahart.
Sylvan was predeceased by his son, Brian; and younger brother, Bill.
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