Wiktoria Nyrek, 90 of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Friday March 20th, 2026. Daughter of Francisca and Franciscek Kozlowski. Born in Kiev, Poland and moved to Syracuse NY in 1975. Wiktoria retired after many years at Syracuse China. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Basilica, and an active member of the Sacred Heart Rosary Society, and Sacred Heart Seniors. Wiktoria took pride in her Queen Anne style home, loved her flowers and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed her weekly trips to the casino. Wiktoria will be remembered for her kindness, grace, and the love she effortlessly shared with others. She was deeply loved by her family, treasured by her friends, and respected within her community. Her presence brought comfort and joy, and her memory will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.  Wiktoria is predeceased by her brother's Janusz, Roman, Josef (Mary) Kozlowski, and daughter, Donna Nyrek. Wiktoria leaves behind daughters, Teresa (Tony) Paduana, Beata Nyrek (John), grandchildren Angela Mirarchi Jordan (Nick), Gina, Anthony(Danielle), Julian (Katie) Paduana, Great Grandchildren, Giancarlo, Marianella Jordan, Antonio, Gianna Paduana, Venetzia and Valentina Vallar.

Calling Hours: Wednesday, 4 to 6pm Hollis Funeral Home Syracuse 1105 West Genesee Street Syracuse. 

Funeral Services: Thursday 9:30 AM in The Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated

Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Lakeland