Frank P. DeSocio

Frank P. DeSocio, 73, of Camillus, passed away Friday at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. Born and raised in Italy, he moved to Syracuse in 1953 and was a graduate of Eastwood High School and Le Moyne College. In 2007, Frank retired from the Onondaga County Dept. of Management and Budget after more than 25 years. He was also a former technician and draftsman at General Electric Co. for many years. A communicant of Our Lady of Peace Church in Lakeland, he was also a ham radio operator “WB2WAU”, and member of the Radio Amateurs of Greater Syracuse. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Libero and Colomba DeSocio. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, the former Matilde Ranalli; son, Michael P. DeSocio; daughter, Lori A. DeSocio; sister, Anna Maria DeSocio, all of Syracuse; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins in the U.S., Canada, Italy and Australia. Relatives and friends may call Monday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of CNY, 731 James St., Suite 200, Syracuse, NY 13203.