Sylvia Cagan (nee Mandl) passed away on April 13, 2024, at the age of 91 in Wilmington, North Carolina. She was born on May 21, 1932, in Graz, Austria. Fleeing Austria with her parents after Hitler invaded her home country, she and her parents traveled to Sweden when they were fortunate to be granted visas. Eventually they were able to obtain visas to the United States and arrived in New York aboard the M.S. Kungsholm on October 14, 1939. She described her arrival in NY as a huge celebration with lots of cheering and joy. Sylvia was raised in the Bronx, NY by loving parents Sidonie and Kurt Mandl who predeceased her. After marrying the love of her life, Edward Cagan, she went on to raise her children in Yonkers, NY before moving to Florida.
Sylvia was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her witty sense of humor could catch you off guard at any time. Her greatest passion was her family whom she cherished. Sylvia was thrilled to meet her first great-grandson in 2022.
Sylvia was an avid needlecrafter who found joy in knitting, quilting, and needlepoint. She poured her creativity and love into her craft, leaving behind beautiful pieces that will be cherished by her family for generations to come. She also loved to cook some of her specialties such as split pea soup and stuffed cabbage. She relished in watching her grandchildren enjoying this labor of love. Sylvia also loved to read, a passion she passed on to her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her children Randy Cagan (Ilene) and Shari Lidsky (Richard), grandchildren Rachel Facci (Jason), Alexandra Cagan, Mallory Lidsky, Samuel Lidsky (Hartlee), and great-grandson Mason Facci. Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents as well as her loving husband Edward Cagan.
A private graveside service will be held at Eternal Light Memorial Gardens in Boynton Beach, Florida, on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
Sylvia's memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. The family would like to thank Spring Arbor Assisted Living of Wilmington and Lower Cape Fear LifeCare for taking such good care of our mom in her last year.
Donations in her memory may be made to:
The Alzheimer’s Association.
The ASPCA (or a no kill shelter of your choice)
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