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Sylvia C. Pratt

05/07/1934 - 09/04/2025

Sylvia C. Pratt obituary, 05/07/1934-09/04/2025, N. Syracuse, NY

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05/07/1934

DIED

09/04/2025

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Sylvia Pratt Obituary

Sylvia C. Pratt, 91, of North Syracuse, passed away September 4, 2025. Sylvia was born in Ogdensburg, New York on May 7, 1934 to Henry and Alberta Cardinal. Sylvia was a graduate of St. Lucy's Academy in Syracuse, Lemoyne College and Syracuse University. Sylvia retired from GE/Lockheed Martin. In free time, she enjoyed camping, traveling, attending the theatre and volunteered for the Onondaga County Mental Health Association.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Calvin Pratt; parents Henry and Alberta Cardinal; two sisters, Marie Mahady and Diane Cushman; two brothers, David Cardinal and Russell Cardinal; and daughter-in-law, MaryAnn Pratt.
She is survived by two sons, Thomas Pratt and Michael (Pamela) Pratt; daughter, Laurianna (Robert) Shiroki; two sisters, Patricia (Ed) Ganley and Nancy (Robert) Dixon; Grandson, Jake Shiroki and Granddaughter, Jill Shiroki; several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 705 N. Main St, North Syracuse. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 10:00 am at Assumption Cemetery, Syracuse.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of CNY.
To leave a condolence, visit www.newcomersyracuse.com

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Published by Syracuse Post Standard from Sep. 5 to Sep. 7, 2025.

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705 North Main Street, Syracuse, NY 13212

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Assumption Cemetery

2401 Court Street, Syracuse, NY 13208

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Elizabeth Doherty

Yesterday

The Bellewood neighborhood son´s condolences on your loss. Your mother was a wonderful woman who we all enjoyed chatting with on her neighborhood walks. She is missed.

Gloria Cardinal Fletcher

September 6, 2025

Remember the times at The Westwood Inn in Western Lights. Wine and the best pizza shared with the best family. How you loved your Mustang and always kept a fresh supply of wine in the trunk. RIP Sylvia you will be missed.

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