Kathryn R. Massara October 31, 2017 Kathryn R, Massara, 65, of Syracuse passed away Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born to Joseph and Kathryn Massara and a life resident of Syracuse. Kathryn retired in 2014 from Onondaga County Dept of Social Services. She was predeceased by her brother James Massara. Kathryn loved to garden, bake, cook and she was always learning and growing. She is survived by her partner Peter Benedetto, a daughter Danielle (David) Filipski, a son Thomas Sakowski, four sisters Donna (Bob) Ruth, Linda (Jim) Reese, Mary (Dave) Leeson, Anita Massara, several nieces,nephews and cousins. Calling hours are 5-7pm Friday with remembrances at 7pm at Gang Memorial Chapel 104 Fordham Rd at Teall Ave. The family would like to Thank the caring staff at Hospice and St. Joseph's Hospital.