Genevieve A. Sands

Genevieve Ann (Dudek) Sands, 96, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Auburn, NY, on January 4, 1929, to the late Anthony and Katherine Dudek. Genevieve graduated in 1947 from Fulton High School. After high school she worked as a secretary at Sealright and General Electric Companies; she later trained as a dental assistant and worked several years for Dr. Harvey Bull in North Syracuse. Genevieve loved spending time at home with her family. She also enjoyed traveling with them to the Adirondacks, Florida, taking cruises to the Caribbean and especially enjoyed vacationing in the Cayman Islands. Genevieve also enjoyed going to plays and attending Syracuse Symphony concerts. Some of her favorite hobbies included: reading, listening to music, dancing and solving word search and jigsaw puzzles. Genevieve was very proud of her Polish heritage and especially loved dancing the polka. Genevieve had a very deep faith and was a longtime communicant of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in North Syracuse. Genevieve was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Thomas P. Sands; brother, L. Thaddeus (Constance) Dudek; and sister, Billie (Anthony) Ferazzoli. She is survived by her children, Christopher (Judy K.) Sands of Manlius; Judith L. Sands of North Syracuse; Brian (Vanessa) Sands of Liverpool; and Lorie (Ron) Sands-Schlicht of Syracuse; seven grandchildren, Kimberly, Andrew (Shannon), Tyler (Jenna), Austin (Amanda), Ellen, Rachel and Zachary; one great grandson, Finley; several nieces, nephews and beloved pets, Brady and Ellie. Calling hours will be private. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 am on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at St. Rose of Lima Church, 407 South Main Street, North Syracuse. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fulton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Genevieve's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and/or HumaneCNY, 4915 W. Taft Road, Liverpool, NY 13088

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Genevieve A. Sands

September 10, 2025