Elizabeth Zacharek

Obituary of Elizabeth A. Zacharek

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Elizabeth “Betty” (McVey) Zacharek, 82, of East Syracuse, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She had retired from General Heat Treating and formerly worked at Olivetti-Underwood Corporation, where she met her husband of 61 years, Edward Zacharek. She was a communicant of St. Matthew’s Church and formerly helped serve on the bereavement team. She was a loving mother of 5 children. She was pre-deceased by her parents Joseph and Edna McVey; infant son Gregory; and brothers: Jack, Don, Bob and Father Raymond “Ray” McVey. She is survived by her husband Edward; daughters: Linda (Joe) Zuber of Chittenango, Joan (Paul) Burdick of Baldwinsville, Mary Jo (Jim) Sawyer of Kirkville; sons: Ed (Robin) of Eastwood, John (Jennifer) of Clay; grandchildren: Andy, Rick, David Zuber; Sarah (Burdick) Conord, Ken Burdick; Dan, Laura Sawyer; Valerie Zacharek; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Betty was loved by many friends, and found unique ways to make friends and strangers feel special. Funeral services are Monday at 10:30 in the Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home and at 11am in St. Matthew’s Church with burial to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Dewitt. Calling hours are 4-7pm on Sunday at the Funeral Home, 3111 James Street, Syracuse. Memorial contributions may be made to Unity Acres or to Hospice of CNY. The family would like to extend its deepest appreciation to Hospice of CNY, and especially Betty’s caregiver and friend, Jennifer Mastropietro.
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Sunday
19
June

Calling Hours

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home, Inc.
3111 James St
Syracuse, New York, United States
315-463-4320
Monday
20
June

Funeral Mass

11:00 am
Monday, June 20, 2016
St. Matthew Church, East Syracuse
229 Yates Street
East Syracuse, New York, United States
Monday
20
June

Interment

12:15 pm
Monday, June 20, 2016
Saint Mary's Cemetery
4100 East Genesee Street
Dewitt, New York, United States
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