Notes:

Mary Byrne Sy of Lockport, NY passed away on Monday April 3, 2017 at Beechwood Continuing Care after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on August 6, 1937 in Lockport, she was the daughter of Joseph and Frances Murphy Byrne. Mary graduated high school from St. Joseph’s Academy and college from SUNY Oswego. She married Thomas E. Sy on November 21, 1959 and he predeceased her in 2002. Mary was Co-Director and teacher of Nursery School at Emmanuel United Methodist Church for over 25 years, retiring in 1999. She was active in area civic organizations including Lockport College Women’s Club, Lockport Junior Service League and St. Patrick’s Altar and Rosary Society. Mary enjoyed reading, playing bridge, travel and time with family.

Mary was predeceased by her husband, Thomas E. Sy; son, Timothy (Ann) Sy; grandchildren, Mathew and Heather Sy and siblings, John, Joseph and Nancy Byrne. She is survived by her sons, Thomas (Diane) Sy and Michael (Bridget) Sy and grandchildren, Ashley Sy (Brett) Roesler, Rachael, Brianne, Madeline, Jessica and Samantha Sy.

Friends may call on Thursday 3:00 – 7:00 PM at LANGE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 186 East Ave., Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 9:30 AM at All Saint R.C. Parish, 76 Church St., Lockport. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Dr., Ste 6, Williamsville,NY 14221 or Aspire of WNY, 2356 North Forest, Getzville, NY 14068. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.langefuneralhomeinc.com

Mary married SY, Thomas E on 21 Nov 1959 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Thomas (son of SY, Elwood Heinrich and FITZSIMMONS) was born in Jan 1937; died in 2002. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 11/22/1959

LOCKPORT—St. Patrick's R.C. Church was the setting
of the marriage of Miss
E. Sy on Saturday (Nov. 21,
The Rev. Leo. F. Reddy
officated at a double-ring
ceremony, u n i t i n g the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph S. Byrne, West Ave,,
and the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Elwood H. Sy, Willow St.
• * »
GIVEN IN MARRIAGE
by her father, the bride
wore a gown of white chiffon
peau de soie, accented -
with embroidered organdy
floral appliques. The wedding
gown was styled with
a scoop neckline, short
sleeves and cathedral-length
train.
Miss Nancy Byrne, maid
of honor, Was attired in a
gown of rose glow velvet
with scoop neckline and
street-length full skirt. A
bow headpiece with veil of
matehing color, and a bouquet
of deep red carnations
and pink pompons completed
her ensemble.
* . *. *
MISS SHEILA SY, and
Mrs. James Langton were
bridesmaids, wearing ensembles
styled similarly to
the honor attendant's They
carried w h i t e carnations
and pompons.
Best man was Richard
Stayzer, and guests were
ushered, to their seats by
John Byrne and James
Langton.
BASKETS of deep red
fall flowers graced the
Oriental Room of the Park
Hotel for an afternoon rev
ception.
When they return from a
wedding trip to Florida, the
newlyweds will be at home
at. 266 Pine St., Lockport.

1. SY, Thomas
2. SY, Michael
3. SY, Timothy was born on 31 Oct 1963 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 May 2012 in Albany, Albany County, NY.