Sylvia Ann Cypcar, 82 of Chicago passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023 at Rainbow Resurrection Hospice in Chicago of a serious illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Julia (nee Banicki) Cypcar and her sister Dorothy "Bubsie" Cypcar. Sylvia was cherished by her loving uncle the late Raymond Banicki with whom Sylvia lived for most of her life. She was the beloved niece of deceased aunts and uncles Leopold "Leo" ( Bernice) Banicki, Stephanie (Fred) Gorczyca, Henry (Marian) Banicki, Steve "Pete" Banicki, and Richard (Esther) Banicki. Sylvia was the beloved niece of Dorothy (Edward) Panszczyk of Lindenhurst, IL. She was the treasured cousin of Nancy (David) Imundo and Michael Banicki both of whom cared for Sylvia and Minnie during her struggle with cancer. She was the fond cousin of Robert (the late Sally) Gorczyca, Ray (Marianna) Gorczyca, Roger (the late Jan) Banicki, Leroy (Cynthia) Banicki, Douglas (Cathy) Banicki, Joseph (Robin) Banicki, Cathy Reich, James (Paula) Banicki, Linda Panszczyk, and Laura (Nick) Trnka. She was the fond second and third cousin, including once and twice removed of over 25 plus family members located throughout the country. Sylvia was lovingly dedicated throughout the years for her five Beagle dogs, each named Minnie; the current Minnie has the special qualities of each of them. Sylvia enjoyed watching her favorite television programs with Minnie at her side. She was employed at AT&T for 35 years during which she became close life long friends with coworkers. She was a friendly neighbor and remarked frequently just how much she was grateful for their company. One of Sylvia's hobbies was to photograph people who were close to her. She created albums with hundreds of these photos. She travelled to interesting places and she recently mentioned England was her favorite. Sylvia had regular weekly, and even daily calls with family and friends just to check and be sure everyone was well. She loved dining out and shopping. Sylvia was the one who would coordinate and host family holiday gatherings, especially Christmas Eve. A fact not widely known is that in her younger years she had the nickname Cookie. Those that knew her remember her captivating, unique and memorable laugh; she was always smiling. Sylvia was a kind, friendly, sweet and lovable woman with a keen sense of humor. She will be greatly missed by family, extended relatives, friends and dear neighbors for whom Sylvia enriched their lives. She is at peace.
Visitation Thursday November 30, 2023 4 pm to 8 pm at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, IL 60714. Funeral service Friday December 1, 2023 at 12 Noon at the funeral home. Interment  at St. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery, 6800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, IL. 60714.