Sylvia Rauch Prizant
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Sylvia Rauch Prizant died peacefully on Thursday, May 29th, at the age of 102. Born in Poland, she was the daughter of Clara and Judah Schneider. Her early childhood and teen years were spent, along with her brother, sister and parents, hiding from the German army. Her father and brother fell victim to the Germans.
After liberation by the Allies, Sylvia along with her mother and sister made their way first to a Displaced Persons camp, then to New York City. She was introduced to Samuel Rauch, who moved the family to Gloversville NY, where Sylvia helped run the family business making baked goods for the thriving Jewish population of Gloversville and the surrounding towns in 1950's, 60's and 70's.
Several years after Sam's death in 1977, she was introduced to and married Joseph Prizant, and lived in New York City where she was blessed to have a second happy and fulfilling marriage with Joseph. When she was widowed a second time, she moved to Slingerlands to be closer to her daughters in Syracuse and Delmar. When Sylvia needed more care, she was warmly welcomed at the Massry residence, then at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home where she endeared herself to their loving staff. Sylvia was a caring, warm, and loving woman, mother, step - mother, mother-In-law, grandmother and great grandmother. Cooking and sharing food was one of the many vehicles she used for showing her love to family and friends. All who knew her were struck by her kindness, generosity, and easy going manner. And this,
despite her difficult life and losses during the Holocaust.
Sylvia is survived by her daughters Nancy (Russel) Silverman of Syracuse, and Judy (Roy) Fruiterman of Albany; stepson Alan Prizant (Sara) of Riverdale and grandchildren Eli, Zach, Noah and Seth, and her four great grandchildren. There will be a graveside service in Beth David Cemetery in Elmont NY on Sunday, June 1st for the immediate family. Shiva will be postponed because of the holiday of Shavuot. You are welcome to visit Judy starting Thursday June 5th at the home of Judy and Roy Fruiterman.
If you would like to make a donation in Sylvia's honor, please consider Living Resources at 300 Washington Avenue Extension Albany 12203 or Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home 180 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203