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John F. Pallotta
October 17, 2002
John F. Pallotta, 64, of Solvay died Wednesday. He was born in Camillus. He owned and operated Solvay Automotive more than 40 years. He was a super modified race car designer, builder and racer from 1969 to 1987 and helped design the first winged super-modified for International Super Modified Association tracks.Survivors: His wife, the former Lisa Debottis; a daughter, Brenda Ladd of Solvay; a sister, Lucille Poole of Houston; a brother, Frank of Indianapolis. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Family Funeral Care. Burial, private. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 2601 Milton Ave., Solvay. Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home, Syracuse, has arrangements. Contributions: John Pallotta Fund, in care of Solvay Bank, 1537 Milton Ave., Solvay 13209.
Emiel D. Palmer
October 17, 2002
Emiel D. Palmer, 96, of 5822 S. Salina St., Syracuse, died Tuesday. Born in Shinglehouse, Pa., he moved to Syracuse in 1924 and graduated from Syracuse University. He was a chemist at Syracuse University from 1924 to 1963 and at State University College of Environment Science and Forestry from 1963 to 1972. He was a founder of the New York Forest Owners Association and was a member of the board of directors for many years.Survivors: His wife, the former Caroline M. Warner; a son, Alan of Wilmington, Del. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday in Plymouth Congregational Church, 232 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse. Greenleaf Funeral Home, Syracuse, has arrangements. Contributions: Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool 13088.
John F. Parise
October 17, 2002
John F. Parise, 82, of West Borden Avenue, Syracuse, died Tuesday. Born in Syracuse, he lived in Miami 25 years before moving back to Syracuse in 1975. He owned and operated ABC Driving School in Miami and was a waiter at the former Onondaga Hotel. He was a life member of Simon-Parise Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9596, Disabled American Veterans and Order of the Purple Heart. He was an Army veteran of World War II and received the Purple Heart for injuries suffered in Normandy.Survivors: A son, John B. of Miami; three sisters, Angie Favorito of Miami, Palma Martin of East Syracuse and Maria Colvin of Davenport, Fla.; a brother, Philip of Florida. Services: 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Delaney & Greabell Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in St. Matthew's Church. Burial, Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 241 Kinne St., East Syracuse.
L. Andrea Pearson
October 17, 2002
L. Andrea DeFranc Pearson, 64, of Montgomery died Tuesday. Born in Lowell, Mass., she lived in Hamilton many years, moving away in 1998. She graduated from Lowell General Hospital School of Nursing. She retired in 1998 as a physician assistant and had worked for Bassett Healthcare, formerly Mid-York Family Health Center in Hamilton. She was a member of Park United Methodist Church in Hamilton. Her husband, Warren F., died previously.Survivors: Two daughters, Mary Beth Hraniotis and Wendy Rickerson, both of Montgomery; two sons, Warren F. of Westford, Mass., and Peter D. of Raleigh, N.C.; seven grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday in Park United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Lowell, Mass. Calling hours, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton. Contributions: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 500 S. Warren St., Syracuse 13202.
Jeffery J. Pisarek
October 17, 2002
Jeffery J. Pisarek, 58, of Westvale, died Wednesday. Born in Syracuse, he graduated from Sacred Heart High School. He was an automotive technician with Nick Orso's Body Shop and Service Center for 20 years. He was a communicant of Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He was a member of Elbridge Rod and Gun Club and Glen's Ridge Sportsman Club. He served in the Army reserves.Survivors: His parents, Joseph P. and Stella G. Kubacki Pisarek of Westvale; a brother, Roger P. of Camillus. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Calling hours, 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 3700 W. Genesee St., Fairmount. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St., Box 7, East Syracuse 13057.
Sofia Plesniarski
October 17, 2002
Sofia Adanowicz Plesniarski, 99, of Lebanon Street, Hamilton, died Tuesday at Community Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility in Hamilton. Born in Holyoke, Mass., she lived in Hamilton since 1932. She was a homemaker and a member of Park United Methodist Church in Hamilton. She was a Gold Star Mother. Her husband, John, died in 1973; a son, Albert, died in World War II in 1943.Survivors: A daughter, Wanda Hengst of Redington Shores, Fla.; a son, Mayfred of Hamilton; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton. Calling hours, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton. Contributions: Park United Methodist Church, Box 54, Hamilton 13346.
Beatrice G. Rawson
October 17, 2002
Beatrice G. Chapman Rawson, 77, of 4 Greenwich St., Homer, died Monday. Born in Cortland, she attended Homer Academy and lived most of her life in Homer. She retired in 1989 from Cortland Nursing Home and had worked at Smith Corona Merchants. She was a member of Senior Citizens in Homer and Cortland. Three sons died previously, Lester in 1997, Donald in 1998 and Robert in 1999.Survivors: Her husband of 59 years, Donald; three sons, Wayne of Florida, Ricky of Cold Brook and David of Cincinnatus; a sister, Viola Henry of Tully; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Briggs-Hall Memorial Home, followed by a 1 p.m. lunch at Spafford Fire House. Burial, Cold Brook Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 11 N. Main St., Homer.
John K. Richmond
October 17, 2002
John Kenneth Richmond, infant son of John K. and Jacquelyn Richmond of 109 Elm St., Fayetteville, died Monday. He was born in Syracuse.Survivors: Besides his parents, a brother, Fletcher of Fayetteville; his paternal grandmother, Carolyn Richmond of Manlius; his maternal grandmother and stepgrandfather, Joan and Holdridge Greene of Chittenango. Services: Private. Burial, Manlius Village Cemetery. No calling hours. Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Onondaga Hill, has arrangements. Contributions: Food Bank of Central New York, Schuyler Road, East Syracuse 13057.
Michael M. Rondinello
October 17, 2002
Michael M. "Mikey" Rondinello, 17, of Fobes Avenue, Syracuse, died Saturday, the victim of a homicide. Born in Syracuse, he was a senior at Fowler High School. He was a member of the varsity football and basketball teams at Fowler. He played Pop Warner football and played basketball for the Department of Parks and Recreation in Syracuse. He attended Abundant Life Church Center. He was a member of Boys and Girls Club.Survivors: His mother, Sonya Simmons of Syracuse; his father, Michael A. Rondinello of Liverpool; three brothers, Malcolm M. Nelson, Mikeese and Keewan Rondinello, all of Syracuse; his maternal grandparents, Hattie and Robert Simmons of Syracuse. Services and calling hours: Private. Krueger Funeral Home, Mattydale, has arrangements.
Alfonso M. Schillagi
October 17, 2002
Alfonso M. Schillagi of 23 Peacock St., Auburn, died Wednesday. He was born in Auburn.Survivors: His wife, the former Mary Catalano; two sons, Robert L. and David L., both of Auburn. Memorial services: Private. Burial, St. Joseph's Cemetery Mausoleum, Fleming. No calling hours. Langham Funeral Home, Auburn, has arrangements. Contributions: St. Mary's Church Renovation Fund, 15 Clark St., Auburn 13021.
Margaret M. Testa
October 17, 2002
Margaret M. "Peggy" Riley Testa, 73, of Syracuse died Tuesday. Born in Syracuse, she graduated from Eastwood High School. She retired in 1978 as a medical secretary at Upstate Medical Center after 20 years. She had worked for General Electric Co. and was a eucharistic minister for Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. She was a member of Christian Women's Club and the Syracuse Diocesan Archives.Survivors: Her husband of 52 years, Pat; a daughter, Kathleen M. Zory of North Syracuse; a sister, Helen Riley of Clay; two granddaughters. Services: 8:45 a.m. Friday at Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Burial, St. Agnes Cemetery. Calling hours, 3 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Contributions: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 259 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse 13202.
Charles R. Wickham
October 17, 2002
Charles R. Wickham, 69, of Oceanside, Calif., died Sept. 30 of a massive cerebral hemorrhage. Born in Syracuse, he lived in Fayetteville seven years, moving away in 1950. He attended Fayetteville High School. Among survivors: A sister, Lorraine Isgro of North Syracuse. Private burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens, DeWitt. Cremation Services, Vista, Calif., had arrangements.
Lula B. Collins
October 18, 2002
Lula B. Arnold Collins, 81, of South Quarry Road, Munnsville, died Thursday at Oneida Healthcare Center Extended Care Facility. Born in Hannibal, she was a homemaker. Her husband, Ray, died in 1991.Survivors: Four daughters, Patricia Collins of Vernon, Daisy Sorgen of Chandler, Ariz., Alice Harris of Oswego and Fran Danboise of Munnsville; five sons, Glynn, Lynn and Doug, all of Munnsville, Bill of Oneida and Terry of Fulton; her mother, Frances Arnold of Oneida; three sisters, Doris Tharp of Florida, Jean Danboise of Oneida and May Syker of North Carolina; six brothers, Verne Arnold of Oneida, Bob Arnold of Texas, Raymond and Dick Arnold, both of Rome, Chuck Arnold of Norwich and David Arnold of Clockville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Fiore Funeral Home. Burial, Glenwood Cemetery. Calling hours, noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, 303 Main St., Oneida.
E. Lawrence Hemmer
October 18, 2002
E. Lawrence Hemmer, 84, of Bradenton, Fla., died Oct. 9. Contributions: Hope Family Services, Box 1624, Bradenton, FL 34206-1624. Brown & Sons Funeral Home, Bradenton, has arrangements.
Jacob Carl Probeck
October 18, 2002
Jacob Carl Probeck, 90, formerly of 147 Luddington St., Eastwood, died Monday. Contributions: St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, 873 DeWitt St., Syracuse 13203. Walter R. Christ Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Laureldale, Pa., has arrangements.
