IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Marie
Sysock
December 12, 1925 – September 28, 2018
Obituary
Marie "Baba" Sysock passed away peacefully with family at her side on September 28, 2018. She was born on December 12, 1925 in the village of Partisani, Ukraine. Marie had four children; Vladimir (deceased) and is survived by Gary John Sysock - spouse Claudia, Vickie Lazere - spouse Andrewand Gale Anthony Sysock - spouse Alana.Grandchildren, William, Trevor, Jake, Alex and Nick along with great grandchildren Eric and Holden.
Marie lead a long and storied life that is not too be forgotten. She embodied the makeup of the "Greatest Generation".She survived the Holodomor (forced starvation) from 1932 to 1934, three years as a forced laborer in Germany during WW2 1943-1945.Her strong will, devotion to the Orthodox church, love of a good time and desire to survive all shaped a woman the family came to know as "Baba". She was one of a kind and will be missed.
Marie married Master Sargent John P. Sysock (81st Airborne) in Lollar, Germany in 1946 and subsequently moved to Lopez, Pa in 1954.Far from home and in a new world she set forth using her energy and strength to raise a loving family, provide a secure and warm home, and hope to the future. Her favorite life metaphor was "Push", You have to Push!". We all know and believe in these words.
In 1969 Marie uprooted the family and moved to California where she sought opportunity for her and her children. A career at with the US Postal Service, she retired at 76 years old in 2001. She loved her garden, theater, food, travel and the ocean. She could sew a wardrobe, knit at jet speed and keep you up late with the stories of her life.
Marie's life is a legacy that few will ever experience. May she rest in peace and be reunited with son Vladimir, mother Paraskova, and father Konrad whom she adored to the final day.
Services to be held Monday, October 1 @ 10:30 am
Location: St Pauls Greek Orthodox Church, 4949 Alton PKWY , Irvine, CA 92604 (949)733-2366
In lieu of flowers Marie requested that donations be sent to: The Orthodoxy Monastery of Transfiguration, 321 Monastery Ln,Ellwood City, PA16117
Marie lead a long and storied life that is not too be forgotten. She embodied the makeup of the "Greatest Generation".She survived the Holodomor (forced starvation) from 1932 to 1934, three years as a forced laborer in Germany during WW2 1943-1945.Her strong will, devotion to the Orthodox church, love of a good time and desire to survive all shaped a woman the family came to know as "Baba". She was one of a kind and will be missed.
Marie married Master Sargent John P. Sysock (81st Airborne) in Lollar, Germany in 1946 and subsequently moved to Lopez, Pa in 1954.Far from home and in a new world she set forth using her energy and strength to raise a loving family, provide a secure and warm home, and hope to the future. Her favorite life metaphor was "Push", You have to Push!". We all know and believe in these words.
In 1969 Marie uprooted the family and moved to California where she sought opportunity for her and her children. A career at with the US Postal Service, she retired at 76 years old in 2001. She loved her garden, theater, food, travel and the ocean. She could sew a wardrobe, knit at jet speed and keep you up late with the stories of her life.
Marie's life is a legacy that few will ever experience. May she rest in peace and be reunited with son Vladimir, mother Paraskova, and father Konrad whom she adored to the final day.
Services to be held Monday, October 1 @ 10:30 am
Location: St Pauls Greek Orthodox Church, 4949 Alton PKWY , Irvine, CA 92604 (949)733-2366
In lieu of flowers Marie requested that donations be sent to: The Orthodoxy Monastery of Transfiguration, 321 Monastery Ln,Ellwood City, PA16117
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Services
Trisagion Service
September
30
St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church
Starts at 6:00 pm
Funeral Mass
October
1
St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church
10:30 - 11:30 am
Graveside Service
October
1
Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Starts at 2:30 pm
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