Frank Calley

Frank Calley, 94, of Fairmount, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born on Wednesday, January 3, 1917, he was the son of Frank Calley Sr. and Jennie Dotollo Calley. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, he moved to Fairmount in 1961. Frank retired in 1979 after 26 years with Strathmore Products. He previously was employed at Strait Line Foundry, doing defense related work during World War II. He was a communicant of Holy Family Church and a member of its Holy Name Society and senior group. An avid golfer, Frank was a member of Pine Grove and West Hill Country Clubs. He was also a member of the Solvay Senior Bowling League and a member and trustee of the Catholic Golden Agers of Assumption Church, where he and his wife enjoyed trips and activities for many years. For 10 years, they were involved with various square dancing groups. Frank enjoyed gardening, especially flowers and tomatoes. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, the former Frances Zawadzki; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Carole of Mississauga, Ontario, Ron of Rochester, Mark and Pat of Reading, Massachusetts and Michael of San Rafael, California; sisters, Rose Toscano and Frances Fiorenza, both of Syracuse; grandchildren, Sienna (Ben) Holl, Melody Calley and Ram Calley; and great-grandchildren, Ramsey and Aidan. Relatives and friends may call Friday, January 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 29 at the funeral home. Frank will be laid to rest in Assumption Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Holy Family Church, 127 Chapel Dr., Syracuse, NY 13219.