Obituary of Preston R. DeLaski, Sr.

Preston R. DeLaski, Sr., 85, of Syracuse, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on March 5, 2022. 

He was born in 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, and proudly served in the Marine Corp. during the Korean War. Preston spent much of his career as a Syracuse City Police Officer. 

Preston was a gentle man, with a large heart. His family will miss him deeply. He has left to mourn his loss: his loving partner of nearly 30 years, Pheang Eang; and her children, and grandchildren; as well as cousins and many friends.

Services will be private with Military Honors.

To have a memorial tree planted in an area of need in honor of Preston, please use the Send Flowers link to the left. To light a memorial candle, or leave online condolences for his family, please visit Preston's Tribute Wall.