Sy was born on October 9, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI. Son of the late Israel and Jean Susayev. He was an avid golfer and a member of Foxfire Country Club and former member of the Calumet Country Club in Homewood, IL. Always the salesman and true gentleman, he touched many hearts, was loved and will be missed by many.
Sy was married over 46 years to the late Jerri Susay. They were married on July 13, 1957 in Chicago, IL.
He is survived by his loving companion of 13 years, Sandy Koester. Sy is also survived by his children, Nancy (Jack) Mayher, of Chicago, IL and David (Ruth) Susay of Mokena, IL; four grandchildren, Ryan (Jennifer) Susay, Karli Mayher, Amanda (Steven) Loesch, and Kelsey Mayher. He was preceded in death by his sister, Harriet Zoll.
A memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday, May 16, from 10a.m. until time of memorial service 12p.m. at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
