Obituary of Robert F. Syron

Robert F. Syron, 69, of Guilderland, formerly of Oneonta and Binghamton, died Friday afternoon, January 10, 2003, at his home. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Kelly Syron; his son, Thomas Syron; a sister, Elizabeth Signor; and his mother, Helen Bellew. He is survived by his wife, Judith Syron, Guilderland; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Colleen Syron, Norwich; a daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Keith Brenum, Ariz; his grandchildren, Elisabeth and Charlie Syron, Jack Brenum, Dominick, Anthony, Alex, and Christopher Pilotti; stepchildren, Matthew and Lisa Pilotti, Christopher Pilotti, Teresa and Kevin Smith; three brothers, Joseph and Joan Syron, Guilderland, James and Rita Syron, Binghamton, Michael Syron, Oneonta; two sisters, Barbara and Paul Lambert, Cooperstown, Mary Ellen and Frank Antonucci, Washingtonville; special brother-in-law, Joseph Signor, Oneonta; and several nieces and nephews. Bob was a former manager for Northrup Supply and retired sales representative for Blount Lumber. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He had his greatest pleasure in the company of his grandchildren and was an avid sports fan. Funeral services will be held at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main St., Binghamton, Wednesday, at 12 noon. Rev. Thomas J. Ryan will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the McCormack Funeral Home, Wednesday, from 11 a.m. until service time at 12 noon. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Bob may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, Suite 900, Mony Tower II, 120 Madison St., Syracuse, N.Y. 13202.