David M. Hayes, 73, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at home. Born in Marcellus on Wednesday, April 14, 1937, he was the son of Edward Leo Hayes and Caroline Margaret Fraylinger Hayes. He was a graduate of Marcellus High School. David lived in Syracuse most of his life and was employed many years as a union drywall finisher, retiring as a carpenter and painter with Hutchings Psychiatric Center. David was predeceased by his parents and several brothers and sisters. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, the former Virginia Williams; daughters and son-in-law, Nora and Richard Scott of Syracuse and Jean Neagle-Schulte of Bend, Oregon; sons, David Hayes Jr. of East Syracuse, Patrick Hayes of San Francisco, California, William (Kristin) Neagle of Syracuse and James Neagle of Fayetteville; sisters and brother-in-law, Kay and Joe Manupella of Albany and Ronnie Kirchhof of Florida; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may call Sunday, January 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Services will follow at 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with Rev. Michael Donovan officiating. Burial will be private in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Marcellus. Contributions may be made in David’s name to Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.