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Mary "Marie" Calabretta
Mar 29, 2020
Mary “Marie” Calabretta passed away March 29, 2020, surrounded by family. She was born Mary Victoria Ross outside of Oneida, NY to Benjamin and Antonette on August 4, 1917. Marie enjoyed spending time with her family, playing Bridge and other card games with family and friends, and taking long Sunday drives to find that out-of-the-way diner or restaurant to try....
Virginia E. Cappuccilli
Mar 28, 2020
Virginia E. Cappuccilli, 96, of Camillus, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at The Cunningham Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she moved to Camillus in 1986. She was born on July 17, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Steve and Thalia Evans. A graduate of Syracuse Central High School and Powelson Business Institute, she...
Lisa Chatfield
Mar 27, 2020
Lisa Chatfield, 61, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on March 27, 2020. She was a loving and wonderful mother to her son and best friend, Patrick Calkins. A lifelong resident of Syracuse, she was a devoted parishioner of Holy Family Church and graduate of Syracuse University. Lisa was a member of the Patrick's Dry Cleaning family of Hawley Ave. Lisa...
Anita Przewlocki (Long) Kallfelz
Mar 26, 2020
Anita Przewlocki (Long) Kallfelz March 26, 2020 Anita Przewlocki (Long) Kallfelz, 76, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at South Lake Hospital in Clermont, FL. Born and raised in Syracuse, she made it her home, graduating from St. John the Evangelist High School and St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing. She received her bachelor's degree from Utica College. Anita was employed...
Judith "Judy" Dattellas
Mar 25, 2020
Judith “Judy” Dattellas, 78, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday at Crouse Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised on the Northside of Syracuse, she was a graduate of North High School. Judy was employed with the West Genesee Central School District as a teacher’s aide and Wilmorite as an administrative assistant. She loved MacKenzie-Childs, dogs and cooking, but...
Peter Turner Ross
Mar 25, 2020
Peter Turner Ross, 73, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Summit, NJ on June 28, 1946 and lived in the New Jersey area until he moved to Skaneateles in 1973. Peter was a graduate of Morristown Preparatory in Morristown, NJ and Curry College in Milton, MA. Peter excelled in high...
Steven D. Fricano
Mar 24, 2020
Steven D. Fricano, 63, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Most Holy Rosary. Steven was employed with Giovanni Foods for 15 years. He attended Holy Family Church and was an avid sports fan, especially the NY Yankees and NY Giants. Above all, he loved spending time...
Edward M. Cahill
Mar 24, 2020
Edward M. Cahill, 86, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at The Nottingham. Born and raised in Worcester, he lived in Buffalo before moving to Syracuse. He was a graduate of North High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He was an Army veteran. Edward retired from E.M. Cahill Co. in Syracuse and previously...
Edward J. Rybak
Mar 22, 2020
Edward J. Rybak, 92, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2020 at Loretto. He was a graduate of Blodgett Vocational High School and a Navy veteran of WWII. He was employed in the optical business for over 40 years. Ed was a communicant of Holy Family Church and a member of the Holy Name Society. He was an avid SU...
Robert W. Fitzgerald
Mar 22, 2020
Robert W. Fitzgerald, 84, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Central Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Born and raised in Hornell, he moved to the Syracuse area in 1956. Robert was a graduate of Solvay High School and attended Syracuse University. He was employed with New York State Department of Transportation for 39 years before retiring in...
Frederick J. Smith
Mar 22, 2020
Frederick “Fred” J. Smith, 87, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, March 22 at University Hospital. He was the son of the late Fred and Margaret Smith. He married his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Jane (DeSantis) on August 4, 1956. They spent most of their lives in Syracuse with the exception of nine years living in the Pittsburgh and...
Joanne Jackowski
Mar 20, 2020
Joanne Jackowski, daughter of Walter and Julia (Kianka) Jackowski and sister of Dr. Mary Jackowski, died unexpectedly on March 20, 2020 at Van Duyn Rehabilitation Center. Joanne was a nationally recognized certified interpreter of American Sign Language (ASL), with more than 40 years of experience in all facets of sign language, teaching and performance. She first recognized her passion for...
Mary Nicklas Petro
Mar 16, 2020
Mary Nicklas Petro, 86, passed away Monday. Mary Nicklas and Thomas Petro were married on November 1, 1952. Surviving are her husband, Thomas; children, Linda, Ellen, Kathryn and Anthony; and granddaughter, Claire. There will be no calling hours or services. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to St. Charles Food Pantry, 4471...
Luann (O'Brien) Bauman
Mar 14, 2020
Luann (O'Brien) Bauman, of Camillus, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020. Surviving are her husband, George; sons, Edward (Leslie) of Dunwoody, GA and John (Jenna Bulluck) of Liverpool; grandchildren, Kylie, Zack and Brianna; and several cousins. There will be no calling hours or services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Interreligious Food Consortium, 731 James St.,...
Nadia Morgun
Mar 13, 2020
Nadia Morgun, 66, of Lakeland, passed away Friday at University Hospital. Born in Ukraine, she moved to the United States in 1998. Nadia worked at a furniture company for 12 years. She was a member of First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church. Nadia loved gardening and cooking, but most of all, she loved her God. She enjoyed spending time with family and...
Alan Robert Barnes
Mar 13, 2020
Alan Robert Barnes, 93, of Camillus, passed away Friday, March 13 at University Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Central High School and earned his bachelor's degree in engineering from Syracuse University. Alan was employed with McQuay International for 25 years before retiring in 1991, after retiring he worked at Intertek until 2018....
Gertrude D. Fatcheric
Mar 12, 2020
Gertrude Rose Delaney Fatcheric, of Syracuse, N.Y. passed away on March 12 in her home. She was 88. A long-time resident of Tipperary Hill, Gertrude was born and raised on Hardscrabble Road in Cadyville, N.Y. She was valedictorian of the St. John’s Academy 1949 high school graduating class, going on to the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Center School of...
Joseph Gaffney Jr.
Mar 9, 2020
Joseph Gaffney Jr., 86, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020. He was born in Patterson and most recently lived in Watertown. Joseph was an Air Force veteran. He owned a tile business, restaurant and was a real estate broker. Joseph was a member of the Valley American Legion in Syracuse and enjoyed participating in chili cook-offs. Joseph was predeceased by...
Ann Marie Micheelsen
Mar 8, 2020
Ann Marie Micheelsen, 55, of Camillus, passed away Sunday. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Baker High School. Ann Marie was employed with Walmart for 24 years and previously worked at J.C. Penney. She was a member of the Special Olympics and local soccer club. Ann was predeceased by her mother, Patricia. Surviving are...
John M. Pitoniak
Mar 7, 2020
John M. Pitoniak, 66, of Raquette Lake, and formerly of Solvay, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020. Born and raised in Syracuse, he spent 20 years in the Adirondacks. A graduate of Solvay High School, John received his associate degree from the Culinary Institute of America and later earned his Master Baker Certification. He was past president and member of...

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