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Robert Congel dead at 85; Pyramid’s founder built the Destiny USA mall in Syracuse Updated Feb 05, 2021; Facebook Share Syracuse, N.Y. -- Pyramid Cos. founder Robert J. Congel, head of the shopping mall empire that includes Destiny USA, has died at age 85. Congel’s son Stephen J. Congel, CEO of the company founded by his father, confirmed Thursday evening that the developer died on Wednesday at his home in Manlius. “I can confirm the passing of my father, Robert J. Congel yesterday afternoon,” Stephen Congel said in a statement. “He passed away very peacefully at home with his wife...

A Central New York visionary who was instrumental in the construction of New York State's largest mall has died. Robert J. Congel, the founder of Pyramid Management Group, which owns Destiny USA, died Wednesday afternoon in his home in Manlius, with his wife and five children by his side. Congel's son and PMG's current CEO, Stephen J. Congel, announced the news in a statement, writing that he and his family "deeply appreciate the expression of sympathy from friends and family, colleagues, the community and business partners during this difficult time." "Those that knew him know he was a force...