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Doc
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 Richard
J. Doc Lyons April 29, 2011 Richard J. Doc Lyons, 71, of Syracuse,
passed away April 29, 2011, at Iroquois Nursing Home following a long
battle with lung disease. He was born in Ann Arbor, MI, January 30,
1940, the son of Dr. Richard H. and Elizabeth (Kane) Lyons. The family
moved to Manlius, NY, when Dick was a young boy. He attended high school
at the Berkshire School in Sheffield, MA, and graduated from Syracuse
University in 1963 with a B.A. and in 1966 with an LL.B. from the
College of Law. Dick is a former chief assistant district attorney for
Onondaga County. He served with the Office of the District Attorney from
1971 through 1998 and for many years was chief of the City Court Bureau
of that office, overseeing all criminal prosecutions in the city of
Syracuse Courts. Dick also served as chief of the Local Criminal Courts
Bureau, overseeing matters in the town and village courts within the
county. During his tenure with the district attorney, he was
instrumental in the creation of the Onondaga County Fire and Arson
Investigation Task Force and the Onondaga County Victim Witness
Assistance Program. Each of these programs was recognized on a state and
national basis for their excellence. Dick was an instructor for the New
York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, the New York State
Fire Academy, the Syracuse Police Department, the Onondaga County
Sheriffs Department and numerous town and village police departments as
well as a lecturer at the Syracuse University College of Law. Throughout
his years at the DA's office, he was always known for his sense of
humor, love for teaching and an amazing ability to find any needed
information in the great pile on his desk. In 1969 he married Elizabeth
Gail Rupert; they had three children and spent their summers at the
family cottage in the Thousand Islands. Dick loved being with his family
and their basset hounds at the river and stayed busy restoring classic
antique wood boats, reading, traveling and photography. His second job
was that of harp mover for Gail. Survivors: his wife of 41 years, Gail
Lyons, and his children, Elizabeth L. (Greg) Jones of Seattle, WA,
Carolyn A. Catalano of Clay, NY, and John R. (Rachel) Lyons of Truckee,
CA; sister, Elizabeth L. Griswold of Fayetteville, NY; grandchildren,
George R. and Connor J. Catalano, K. Aislinn and Kane O. Jones. Dick was
preceded in death by his brother, Chalmers J. Lyons. Memorial Service: 1
p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2011, at the Church of St. Michael and St.
Peter, 4782 W Seneca Turnpike., Syracuse. In accordance with Dick's wish
to enhance the education of future medical professionals, he donated his
body to SUNY Upstate Medical University. Contributions in Dick's memory
may be made to the Antique and Classic Boat Society, 422 James Street,
Clayton, NY 13624 or a charity of one's choice. For guest book &
information please visit: Tindallfuneralhome.com |
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