OBITS: The Post-Standard 11 Dec 2004; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The Post-Standard http://www.syracuse.com Avicolli, Antonio December 8, 2004 Antonio Avicolli, 77, of Liverpool, passed away Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Isernia, Italy and a resident of Brooklyn for 20 years and Liverpool for 14 years. Antonio retired from Trump Residential Complex in Brooklyn after20 years. Predeceased by his brother, Raffaele Avicolli. Survivors: His wife of 52 years, Carmela Gentile Avicolli; daughters, Olimpia (Nicola) Tribuzio, Luciana Avicolli both of Brooklyn, NY, and Elvira (Edward) Perez of Long Island, NY; sons, Nicola Avicolli and Fabrizio (Amy) Avicolli both of Liverpool; sisters, Ida D'Alessandro and Anna (Giovanni) Ercolano both of Brooklyn, NY; brother, Giuseppe (Gloria) Avicolli of Bronx, NY; six grandchildren, Gianni Antonio, Massimiliano, Vanessa, Brianna, Nicholas and Alyssa. Funeral services Monday 8:15 a.m at FARONE & SON, and 9 a.m. in St. Peter's Church. Burial in Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum. Calling hours Saturday and Sunday 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/11/2004. Bezio Jr., Norman V. December 10, 1004 Norman V. Bezio Jr., age 63, of Pulaski, died Friday at Oswego Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Shirley; one son, Richard H.; one daughter, Michele Claflin. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at the Foster-Hax Funeral Home with calling hours from 9:30 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/11/2004. Clark, Julia A. December 9, 2004 Julia A. Clark, 95, of River Road, Port Byron, NY. Visitation: None. Funeral Service: Private at the Brew Funeral Home, Auburn. Interment: St. Joseph's Cemetery, Auburn, NY. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/11/2004. Cummings, Robert R. December 8, 2004 Robert R. Cummings, 71, of Cazenovia, NY, died Wednesday. Mr. Cummings was born in Baltimore, MD, had resided in Georgetown, NY before moving to Cazenovia several years ago. He was a retired watch maker and repairer at the Cazenovia Jewelry Store for 18 years. Survivors: Four sisters, Charlotte Rowell, Rhea Mae Hlspak, Rose Mary Cummings, Cynthia Isela, all of Baltimore, MD; one brother, Carroll D. Cummings of Baltimore, MC. Services: As per Bob's wishes, there are no calling hours or services. Contributions: Georgetown Resque Squad, Route 26, Georgetown, NY or Madison County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the RICHARD F. AYER FUNERAL HOMES, Cazenovia, NY 655-8101. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/11/2004. Fritz, Margaret L. December 10, 2004 Margaret L. Fritz, 95, of Liverpool, and a former longtime resident of Buffalo, passed away Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Buffalo, Mrs. Fritz was an avid bingo player. She was predeceased by her husband Henry L. Fritz in 1983. She is survived by a son, Gary P. (Diane L.) Fritz of Baldwinsville, and two grandchildren, Jason P. and Jessilyn A. Fritz. Calling hours will be held 2 to 5 p.m Sunday, December 12, 2004, with a service to follow at 5 p.m. at the Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. Graveside service, 11 a.m Monday, December 13, 2004, in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kenmore, NY. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of CNY, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/11/2004. Fuller Jr., Charles E. December 9, 2004 Charles E. "Chuck" Fuller Jr., 60, of West Eaton, NY, died Thursday. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 3 Preston St., Earlville, NY. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday. Contributions to W.E.V.A.C., PO Box 168, West Eaton, NY 13484. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/11/2004. Gauer, Wendy Mereweather Gauer December 7, 2004 Wendy L. Mereweather Gauer, age 35, of the Solvay and Syracuse area and her expected baby died Tuesday in Hartford, CT. Surviving are her daughter, Laura Paige Gauer; her father, Robert T. Mereweather and her fiance, Brandon Sey-mour. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Abundant Life Christian Center, 7000 All Nations Blvd., E. Syracuse. Calling Hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/11/2004. Greenfield, Ben December 10, 2004 Ben "Banjo" Greenfield, 76 of W. Lake Rd., Skaneateles, died Friday, December 10, 2004. Born in Auburn, a life-resident of Skaneateles, he owned and operated Greenfield Farms in Skaneateles. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Skaneateles, the National Hay Association, the Auburn Elks Club and was an Honorary member of the Robert J. Hydon American Legion Post 239 in Skaneateles. He was predeceased by his son, David Benton Greenfield; his parents, Webb and Winifred Dowling Greenfield and a granddaughter, Kerri Cuppinger Card. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Barbara Cuppinger Greenfield; three sons, James (Caroline) Greenfield, William Greenfield and Thomas (Lisa) Greenfield; two daughters, Margaret (Michael) Card and Susan (John) Murphy; a brother, Hulbert Dowling Greenfield all of Skaneateles; 11 grandchildren and one niece. Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday in St. James Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery, Skaneateles. Friends may call Sunday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, 49 Jordan St., Skaneateles. Contributions may be made to the Skaneateles Volunteer Fire Dept., SAVES or the Kerri Card Scholarship Fund. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/11/2004. Jordan, Ella December 7, 2004 Ella Jordan, 82 of Liverpool, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2004. Ella was formerly employed for the Onondaga County Courts. Survived by husband, Mansfield Jordan of Liverpool; son, Mansfield Jordan, Jr. of Liverpool; daughter, Norma Mobley of Keller, TX. No Services. Contributions: Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/11/2004. Lattanzio, Rocco "Rocky" December 9, 2004 Rocco Lattanzio, 76, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday with his beloved family by his side. Born on September 1, 1928 in the Bronx to Vincenzo and Nunziata Lattanzio, raised in Locorotondo, Bari, Italy, and went back to NYC when he was 19years old. In 1949 he settled in Syracuse and married his childhood sweetheart in 1950. Known as Rocky to his friends, he was self-employed for 50 years in the produce business and for the last 35 years was the owner of Dattler Foods Inc. and House of Bari Imports. Rocky had a talent for developing original recipes for the finest foods, wine, and friendships. He was the center of numerous gatherings and lit up every room he entered with a zest for life that he generously shared with all. With his wife of 54 years, he created a united and loving family. His family was always his priority and his children will continue the traditions he so lovingly handed down to them. Rocky has touched the lives of so many people and appreciated the little things in life. He helped us all appreciate them as well. He and his wife enjoyed traveling back to Italy each summer to visit family and friends. Rocky was a communicant and usher at Our Lady of Pompei Church. He is predeceased by his son, Samuel. Survivors: His wife Angela Convertino Lattanzio; daughters, Nancy (Terry) Quigg, Anna Lattanzio, Roselinda Lattanzio, Maria (George) Wede, and Angela Lattanzio; sons, Vincent (Sue) Lattanzio and Rocco (Natalie) Lattanzio, Jr.; 13 grandchildren; brothers, Vito, Carmelo and Giovanni Lattanzio. Services: Funeral services Tuesday, December 14, 9:15 a.m. at FARONE & SON and 10 a.m in Our Lady of Pompei Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours Monday, December 13, 3 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/11/2004. Laure, William H. December 9, 2004 William H. Laure, 59, of Camillus, passed away on Thursday. Born in Syracuse, he graduated from North Syracuse High School and was the owner of the Corvette Corner, Laure's Performance since 1966, and most recently Show & ProveAuto founded in 2004. He was well known for his work on Corvettes. Survivors: his wife of 34 years, the former Michelle Amerman; a son, William P. of Syracuse; a brother, James Laure of Mattydale; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 9:45 a.m. Monday at the GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church of Camillus. Interment: Assumption Cemetery. Friends may call on the family from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 1320 W. Genesee St. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Rd., E. Syracuse, NY 13057. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/11/2004. Peterson, Robert S. December 6, 20045 Robert S. Peterson, 46, of Hubbardsville, New York, formerly of North Branford, CT and Wallingford, CT, died unexpectedly Monday, December 6, 2004, at his residence. He was the beloved son of Isabel A. (Shinkunas) Peterson of North Bran-ford and the late Frank J. Peterson. Born in Syracuse, New York, September 18, 1958, he had been a resident of North Branford and Wallingford for many years until moving to Hubbardsville several years ago. Bob was a graduate of Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford. He had been a member of the North Branford Police Department until becoming a State Trooper with The Connecticut State Police, for 21 years, until his retirement in 1999. Following retirement, Bob purchased and operated the Peterson Star Farms in Hubbardsville. Besides his mother, Isabel, he is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and John Fultz of Lincoln Park, MI; his two brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Helga Peterson and Frank and Martha Peterson, all of Syracuse, NY; his two nieces, Christina Peterson and Lauren Peterson and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held Saturday, (TODAY) at 11:30 a.m. from The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street, Ext., Wallingford, CT, when the funeral cortege will proceed to the Church of the Resurrection, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Entombment will be in the All Saints Cemetery Mausoleum in North Haven. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/11/2004. Phillips, Monica (Hall) December 1, 2004 Monica (Hall) Phillips, 90, of Oswego, died December 1, 2004. Survivors: two sons, Richard and John Phillips; daughter, Patricia Jung; brother, Neil Hall. Services: 10:30 a.m. January 15 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Minetto. Fund: Ronald McDonald House, 2224 South Jefferson St., Roanok, VA 24014. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/11/2004. Santini, Angie (DeGuglielmo) Santini December 9, 2004 Angie (DeGuglielmo) Santini, age 86, of Liverpool, passed away Thursday at home. She was born in Naples, Italy but lived in the Syracuse area most of her life. Angie worked at GE as an assembler in the heavy military department, retiring after 20 years of service. Her husband, Leo A. Santini, Sr., died in 1979. She is survived by two sons, Leo A. , Jr. (Maureen) Santini, of Wisconsin; Jerry Santini of Delaware; grandchildren, Laura, David, Christopher, Shawn and Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Devon, Danielle, Nicholas, Benjamin and Madelyn. Funeral services will be held on Monday, 9 a.m. in the Pirro and Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse, NY. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/11/2004.