Andrew-Syka-Obituary

Andrew Syka

Saratoga, California

1920 - 2020

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Andrew SykaMay 9, 1920-Mar 10,2020SaratogaSon of Mary Mamay Syka and Andrew Syka, immigrants of Rusyn ethnicity from the Carpathian Mountain region of what is now far eastern Slovakia.Andy married Rachel Lawton, who he had known since childhood, on June 12, 1948, in Pittsburgh, PA. They...

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So sad to hear of Andy;s passing. He and my brother in law John Lysak were lifelong friends. Their children grew up together. John passed away in January. He was the oldest living Olympian from 1936.My sister June and Rachel were very close friends. Andy and Rachel were the nicest people we knew and they had a big family.Andy and John were like brothers We already miss both of these wonderful people.
bless Them
Lucille Greenlee Family

We are very sorry to hear about Mr. Syka's passing. We are very fortunate to have known him for the last 30 years. He had taught us so many life lessons. We love him and we will miss Mr. Syka dearly. We would like to offer Mrs. Syka and your family our deepest and most sincere condolences. Rest in peace Mr. Syka.

With great appreciation and many fond memories of going to Stanford football games and playing football and basketball. My heart felt condolences.

Patrick Miller

Hello John and Rachel,

I just found out about this today and I am certainly sorry about your loss.

There were more than a few times y'all would invite me to the Stanford football games back in jr high and high school. Getting there early and playing some really great football games on the large grassy fields. Cheering on the team and then staying afterwards for the bands' really great song renditions. Andy, Rachel, and everyone else in the family accepted me like one of their...

I enjoyed working for Andy at Eastman Kodak in Palo Alto. He was a kind and fair boss. RIP.

HAdn't heard from Andy in a while so ED checked to see what he might learn. Discovered that ANdy had died. We are saddened to learn about is death.

Andy was a most special person. I always enjoyed talking with him. Several months ago I learned about another talent of his - drawing. Appreciated his sharing with me some of the work he did over a period of years.

Just a short time ago the sun came out! We've had rain and gray skies for the last week- as if the drops were tears...