Vangel G. "Van" Sterio

Birth date: Jan 24, 1931 Death date: Jan 19, 2018

Vangel G. “Van” Sterio passed away peacefully at his home in Cape Carteret, NC, on Friday, January 19, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was 86 years old. Van was born in Syracuse on January 24, 1931, to Gregory and Eugeni Read Obituary

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Annette Krisak

406w ago

To Van's Family, We extend our deepest condolences on the passing of Van - who wore a perpetual smile every time we saw him. Van was such a wonderful person and ran that Hotel Syracuse with great admiration and respect of the grand tradition of a special hotel. Whenever we would deliver wedding cakes to the Persian Terrace or Grand Ballroom, everything was in its place as Van was always on top of his game. Our father Tony actually worked at the Hotel many years ago so we know that they are "catching up" together as our father passed this past August. As we approach Valentine's Day, these two men definitely put the "love" for thousands of Central New Yorkers' lives with the passion in their work. God has taken some of the best... Our prayers and sympathy -
Pauline Fallico
Tony Jr.
Annette Krisak

Cheri Hawley

408w ago

I was saddened to hear about Van's passing. I met him many years ago when my husband and I photographed Weddings at Hotel Syracuse. Van was excellent at his job there, making sure all events were handled professionally. He went out of his way to help us capture the perfect photographs while being courteous to everyone . Van will be deeply missed by us. Cheri Hawley

Nick Pirro

408w ago

Michelina and family and my friend Jim Sterio. So sorry to learn of Van's passing. Spending many times at the Hotel Syracuse for various events ,it always was a pleasure to enjoy a few moments with Van . It also was wonderful to watch him at work where every person at the hotel was his guest and he was making sure they were happy. Nobody ever did the job better. May he rest in Peace. Patti and Nick Pirro

Nancy

409w ago

My father and Van worked together when he first started in the restaurant business and he was a true friend through all of the years and always asked after my mom when we would see him at church after my dad had passed......really a true gentleman.

Paul Mooney

409w ago

Van Sterio was a real gentleman and a good businessman. My condolances to his family.

Evinnia N Lenick

409w ago

Uncle Van was an amazing man. A man with class, generous to his family and very kind. A man who'd always greet you with a kiss, a bite on the cheek and an "I love you, honey." Uncle Van and Aunt Mickie were always so good to all of us. Christmases spent at their beautiful home are some of my favorite childhood memories. Uncle Van's special egg-nog, Teta's beautiful Christmas trees, decorations and the time we spent with our cousins were very special. I know we will all miss Uncle Van, but I also know he is in Heaven with our family that has gone on before him and I know I will see you again some day. Memory Eternal Uncle Van, I love you.

Marietta Blasi

409w ago

Van Sterio --- A Gem of a Man !!! It is with much sadness when I learned of his passing. He was so good at what he did and everyone loved him. He was "Hotel Syracuse"! He will be forever missed but always fondly remembered. Rest in peace, Van
Marietta Blasi

Dave Hill

409w ago

I worked with Van at the Hotel Syracuse from 1998-2000 as a restaurant manager. Van acted as though he had known me for 20 yrs. the first time we met. I had the opportunity to play in some charity golf tournaments with him- he was always the same lovable guy. He knew everyone and everyone knew him. He could have run un opposed for mayor in every election. Overall, great guy and he meant more to so many people than he ever realized. My condolences to his family ! Van will be missed by many !

Dave Hill ( Food & Beverage Director Oncenter )

Mary White

409w ago

Van was such a wonderful man. He always spent that little extra time to check on every detail of your event and to ensure that everything was perfect. My dad, Mike Riposo, and Van used to chat all the time whenever they could get away from work for a little while. Thank you for sharing Van with the community. We all will miss him.

Kevin M Crook

409w ago

in honor of Vangel.

I had the pleaser of working with Van when I was the Doorman at the Hotel Syracuse. He was also great friends with mu Dad John Joseph Crook, Sr. God Bless you Van. May you Rest In Peace.

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