Sidney Ashkin
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Sidney Ashkin, 93, passed away peacefully on July 6 enveloped in the love of Shirley, his wife of 72 years, and his large circle of family and friends. Sid was a life-long Syracuse resident, growing up in the 15th Ward with his predeceased siblings Molly (Maloney), Marian (Binder) and Joseph Ashkin. After serving in the Navy in WWII, he began a 60 year successful retail career. Sid, Joe and John “Pickles” (Maloney) owned and operated Salina Shoes for over 45 years, with Sid enjoying retirement since 2005. Sid always had a smile, a story and joke to share, whether on the golf course at Lafayette CC or in Florida, fishing in area lakes, charming a waitress or just being with family and good friends.
He will be missed and lovingly remembered by his bride Shirley (Liberman) Ashkin, sons Sheldon (Mary Hunter) and Howard (Jacki), daughter-in-law Barbara Ashkin, granddaughters Mikel (Josh) Suna, Jesse Ashkin and Cari Ashkin, and many caring nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
His family thanks the exceptional physicians, nurses and care-givers at Oneida Health and Crouse Community. Donations may be made to www.oneidahealth.org/giving or www.crousecommunity.com/support.
A live stream of the service will begin at 10:55AM on Thursday July 9
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Baruch Dayan Emet I remember Sid very well My mother took me to get my shoes all the time and I continued to go there even as an adult May God comfort you among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem
Written by Iris Zierler Blank
2020-07-07 3:42:54 AM
I was saddened to hear the sad news of your father's death. I have memories of the shoe store, and, ofcourse, the neighborhood. May your father's memory always be a blessing and a source of comfort to you all. With warm hugs, Dora Torres
Written by Dora Torres
2020-07-07 6:42:36 PM
Sid was a great friend of our family, and of everyone at The Henry Frank Leather Company. Sorry, but I'm at a loss for words. Sid was such a wonderful human being.
Written by Pete Hammer
2020-07-08 3:59:21 PM
We are so sorry for your loss. My parents always spoke fondly of Sid, and my sister and I remember shopping at the store. We send our deepest condolences.
Written by Wendy Rudofker
2020-07-08 6:46:55 PM
I'm so sorry to know of Sidney's passing. He was a great guy--he was my favorite person to sit next to anytime as he always had good jokes and great conversation. He introduced us to Luigi's. And he was also a good dancer who was charmingly forgiving of a clumsy partner. So very sorry for your loss, Shirley and family.
Written by Delia Temes
2020-07-08 6:55:42 PM
Dear Shirley and family, We were very saddened to hear of Sidney's passing. He was a beautiful person, always upbeat, smiling and happy to see old friends. He will be missed. Our Prayers are with you all. Lynn and Ceil
Written by Lynn and Cecile Cohen
2020-07-08 8:49:16 PM
Shelly and Family: Your father was an amazing man. I am so sorry for your loss. When my daughter was little every pair of shoes came from Salina Shoes. It was an event to go to the store and be pampered by your Dad. There was always a surprise for her to take home. I have to confess I may have bought a few pairs for myself. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Written by Becky DiMaggio
2020-07-09 11:31:36 AM
Dear Shirley, Shelly and Howie and extended family,we are so sorry for the loss of our dear uncle Sid. He was a key player connecting us together for the last 50 years, we will miss him dearly .
Written by GORDON & Jerri Toffler’
2020-07-09 12:06:22 PM
I have so many fond memories walking into the shoe store to find out which shoes Sid had found for my hard to fit feet. I always walked away with much more than I needed but continued to plan a trip to Salina Shoes even after I moved away. So many stories, so many jokes and always a patience, smiling Sid. Sid always had a kind word to say.After so many years, we still talk about Sid. That's when you know you made a difference in the world. Shirley and family, my heart goes out to you.
Written by Joyce Gavenda Kucharvy
2020-07-10 12:24:55 AM
Sheldon/Mary & families, sorry to see the sad word on the passing of Sid, what a character, always a pleasure seeing him at Rico's, may he "Rest In Peace"
Written by Patrick Aregano
2020-07-11 11:22:54 AM
to Shelly and family. Deep tsoros and lamentation to a wonderful man Sid and family.The Greenhouse family wishes you heart-felt condolences to a long-term friendship and respect. Ahavah gadol The Greenhouses; Gingolds;Rubensteins;Suslows and extended acquaintences
Written by Niles GreenhouseMD
2020-07-12 11:56:23 AM
I was saddened to hear that Sid passed away. If I went in the store on a Saturday afternoon he was often in the stock room watching SU sports. He always came out to wait on me. We often joked that my shoe purchases put Shelly and Howie through college. He always had stories and jokes to share and I think he tried extra hard to make me blush. May God comfort the extended Askin family.
Written by Karen Gavenda
2020-07-14 1:21:20 AM
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Baruch Dayan Emet I remember Sid very well My mother took me to get my shoes all the time and I continued to go there even as an adult May God comfort you among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem
Written by Iris Zierler Blank
2020-07-07 3:42:54 AM
I was saddened to hear the sad news of your father's death. I have memories of the shoe store, and, ofcourse, the neighborhood. May your father's memory always be a blessing and a source of comfort to you all. With warm hugs, Dora Torres
Written by Dora Torres
2020-07-07 6:42:36 PM
Sid was a great friend of our family, and of everyone at The Henry Frank Leather Company. Sorry, but I'm at a loss for words. Sid was such a wonderful human being.
Written by Pete Hammer
2020-07-08 3:59:21 PM
We are so sorry for your loss. My parents always spoke fondly of Sid, and my sister and I remember shopping at the store. We send our deepest condolences.
Written by Wendy Rudofker
2020-07-08 6:46:55 PM
I'm so sorry to know of Sidney's passing. He was a great guy--he was my favorite person to sit next to anytime as he always had good jokes and great conversation. He introduced us to Luigi's. And he was also a good dancer who was charmingly forgiving of a clumsy partner. So very sorry for your loss, Shirley and family.
Written by Delia Temes
2020-07-08 6:55:42 PM
Dear Shirley and family, We were very saddened to hear of Sidney's passing. He was a beautiful person, always upbeat, smiling and happy to see old friends. He will be missed. Our Prayers are with you all. Lynn and Ceil
Written by Lynn and Cecile Cohen
2020-07-08 8:49:16 PM
Shelly and Family: Your father was an amazing man. I am so sorry for your loss. When my daughter was little every pair of shoes came from Salina Shoes. It was an event to go to the store and be pampered by your Dad. There was always a surprise for her to take home. I have to confess I may have bought a few pairs for myself. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Written by Becky DiMaggio
2020-07-09 11:31:36 AM
Dear Shirley, Shelly and Howie and extended family,we are so sorry for the loss of our dear uncle Sid. He was a key player connecting us together for the last 50 years, we will miss him dearly .
Written by GORDON & Jerri Toffler’
2020-07-09 12:06:22 PM
I have so many fond memories walking into the shoe store to find out which shoes Sid had found for my hard to fit feet. I always walked away with much more than I needed but continued to plan a trip to Salina Shoes even after I moved away. So many stories, so many jokes and always a patience, smiling Sid. Sid always had a kind word to say.After so many years, we still talk about Sid. That's when you know you made a difference in the world. Shirley and family, my heart goes out to you.
Written by Joyce Gavenda Kucharvy
2020-07-10 12:24:55 AM
Sheldon/Mary & families, sorry to see the sad word on the passing of Sid, what a character, always a pleasure seeing him at Rico's, may he "Rest In Peace"
Written by Patrick Aregano
2020-07-11 11:22:54 AM
to Shelly and family. Deep tsoros and lamentation to a wonderful man Sid and family.The Greenhouse family wishes you heart-felt condolences to a long-term friendship and respect. Ahavah gadol The Greenhouses; Gingolds;Rubensteins;Suslows and extended acquaintences
Written by Niles GreenhouseMD
2020-07-12 11:56:23 AM
I was saddened to hear that Sid passed away. If I went in the store on a Saturday afternoon he was often in the stock room watching SU sports. He always came out to wait on me. We often joked that my shoe purchases put Shelly and Howie through college. He always had stories and jokes to share and I think he tried extra hard to make me blush. May God comfort the extended Askin family.
Written by Karen Gavenda
2020-07-14 1:21:20 AM