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David Lyttle

Syracuse, New York

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David Janes Lyttle November 22, 2022 David Janes Lyttle, 98 years old, of Syracuse, NY, passed away on Tuesday. He was a poet, sailor, tennis player, professor of American literature, and patriarch of his family. Born in Brooklyn, NY, to Charles and Marcia (Janes) Lyttle, David grew up in...

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Caring thoughts on your loss. I visited David several times at the Nottingham. I always felt I got more from the visit than he did. He shared his memories of seeing Eulene and deciding that one day he would marry her. When she died his loss was unimaginable. He shared a poem that he wrote about his feelings of loss it was beautiful. He
also shared his photographs from his time serving at the hospital. He was an amazing person. Our thoughts are with you. Davids friends from First UU...

I took a course from Prof. Lyttle primarily focused on Jonathan Edwards. We had many interesting discussions. I also remember that he held a class gathering at his home and I remember him proudly showing us his sail boat. Prof. Lyttle was kind enough to write a letter of recommendation for me when I applied for Law School.

David had a truly kind, compassionate, caring, sensitive and beautiful soul. I will miss him so much. Rest easy, my friend.