In Memoriam
Date of Passing: Wednesday, January 10, 2007
John J. Kalamarides, M.D., age 92, died January 10 in Wilton, CT from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. An orthopedic surgeon and resident of the City until 1998, he practiced in Syracuse from 1950 through 1979. He received his A.B. from Columbia in 1935 and his M.D. from Hahnemann Medical College in 1939.
He was a Life Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, A Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and a Life Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Member Onondaga County Medical Society, and Clinical Associate Professor at Upstate Medical Center, 50 Year Member of the United States Power Squadron, a 32nd Degree Mason, an avid fisherman, duck hunter, and photographer.
Jennie, his wife of 57 years died in 1997. He is survived by a sister, Christine Choban of Wallingford, CT; a daughter, Ruth I. Kalamarides, PhD of Gladstone, NJ; a son, Peter J. Kalamarides of Wallingford, CT; a son, John J. Kalamarides, Jr. of Wilton, CT; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
In Memoriam
Date of Passing: Friday, December 29, 2006
Sidney Spillett, 93, died on Friday at St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was a life resident of the West End of Syracuse and was predeceased by his parents, Ethelbert and Beatrice Appleyard Spillett. He had retired from Solvay Process (Allied Chemical) and was in the 40-Year Club. He enjoyed playing handball and was a member of the YMCA since 1937. He was also a member of the Liverpool Syracuse Masonic Lodge No. 501 for over 50 years.
During World War II, Sidney served with the 597th Bomb Squadron in England as an airplane crew chief and received the Bronze Star. Sidney had a lifetime commitment to the Boy Scouts of America, Hiawatha Council. He started as a Boy Scout, was a leader and spent his later years doing handyman work at Camp Woodland.
He is survived by his sister, Bernice Hooge of Syracuse; nephews, Jon and Carl Hooge of Syracuse; niece, Dawn (James) Downey of Cicero; and several great-nieces and great- nephews. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Frasier-Shepardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 1217 N. Salina St.
Contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, Hiawatha Council, 113 Twin Oaks Dr., Syracuse, NY 13206. Frasier-Shepardson 471-2349
In Memoriam
Date of Passing: Monday, December 25, 2006
Francis “Bud” Dell, age 93, of Manlius, passed away at home Monday. Born in Newton, MA, he resided in the Syracuse area since the age of 10. He was a Cadet in the Manlius Military Academy for two years, a graduate of Nottingham High School and attended Syracuse University.
He was raised in the William F. Farmer Masonic Lodge No. 1109 in 1948, becoming a 32nd degree Mason and receiving his 55-year pin and award. He affiliated with Liverpool Lodge No. 525 in 1976, was a Shriner and a member of the Shriners Oriental Band. He retired in 1980 from government service.
He was predeceased by a brother, Herbert; a sister, Mabel; and his first wife, Jane. Surviving are his wife, the former Janice Horton; two sons, Anthony M.(Tina) Dell and John G. Dell; a daughter, Cherolyn (Warren) Ottey of Manlius; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
In Memoriam
Date of Passing: Saturday, April 22, 2006
April 22, 2006 Frederick R. Shute, 78, of Brewerton, formerly of Liverpool, died Saturday. Born in Liverpool, he retired after 40 years employment with Young & Franklin.
He was a 55-year member of Liverpool First United Methodist Church. Mr. Shute was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the Korean War Veterans, Liverpool American Legion Post #188 and the Liverpool-Clay VFW #951. He was also a member of Liverpool Lodge 525 F&AM and the Onondaga County Historical Association.
He was predeceased by his wife, Phyllis L. Shute, in 1999. He is survived by his daughters, Karen Corl of Carrollton, VA; Anna (Peter) Allphin of Martinsburg, WV; Mary (Duane) Pardee of Cicero; and Diane Marsh of Burlington, WA; son, Frederick J. (Dixie) Shute of Houston, TX; four grandsons; and a granddaughter.
Services were held April 26, 2006, at Maurer Funeral Home. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Warners.
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