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SYLVIA TUCKER Obituary

TUCKER--Sylvia,

age 99, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2017, in the home she occupied since 1949. A woman whose professional skills were wide ranging from working as a bookkeeper and comptroller, to running a summer camp for many years, to building an answering service business, she excelled in her work and dedication to providing for her family. She complemented her career activities with a love of family, which she valued above all else and for whom she was always available, sons Stephen and Jeffrey, daughter-in-law Cheryl, and granddaughter Lacey. Interment 11:30am Tuesday, October 10th, at Pineview Cemetery, 53 Quaker Rd., Queensbury, NY 12804. Shiva Thursday, October 12th, from 4pm-9pm, at 812 Bellaire Drive, Demarest, NJ 07627. Donations in her memory to the Henry Street Settlement, 265 Henry Street, New York, NY 10002.

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 8, 2017.

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October 12, 2017

Thank you Sylvia for playing such a wonderful role in my childhood for so many summers at Tagola My best wishes to your family--- Lloyd Lipman

October 9, 2017

You made Tagola a wonderful, safe and happy place for all of us. Rest in peace. A life well lived. Robin Fladell Post camper and counselor 1961-1972

October 8, 2017

RIP SYLVIA I REMEMBER THE DAY YOU CAME TO OUR HOUSE SELLING US ON SUMMER CAMP...APPROX 1960 ish LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY.....YOU LIVED A GREAT LIFE THANK YOU FOR CHANGING MY LIFE WITH THE MEMORIES OF CAMP TAGOLA XXOO

Judy Brock

October 8, 2017

So sorry to hear about Sylvia. She was so much a part of so many childhood memories. Rest In Peace. Judy Gold Brock 1954-1963 Tagola

Jay Benowitz

October 8, 2017

Amazing that my mother (Barbara Benowitz) and I were actually reminiscing about Camp Tagola the other day and Sylvia's name came up.... Fond memories

October 8, 2017

Rest in peace Sylvia. You ran a tight ship and Camp Tagola wouldn't have been the same without you! Condolences to the family, Iris Prager, counselor 1963-1968

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