In Memoriam
Date of Passing: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Eirik Haglund Woodhead, 63, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday evening at his
home after a long illness. Eirik was born and educated in Norway. As a young man he traveled extensively and after many trips to this country, he decided that he loved the United States enough to emigrate here and make this his home. His education and training was in the hotel and restaurant industry. He was a former manager at the Elmira and Corning Country Clubs and moved to Syracuse 30 years ago to be the manager of the Bellevue Country Club. He subsequently owned and operated a restaurant on the city’s west side for many years. He was employed by the Golub Corporation (Price Chopper) when he became ill.
Eirik [pronounced ‘eye-rick’] was a veteran, having spent six years in the United States Army Reserve where held the rank of E6 and trained troops in small arms and night fire. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Liverpool Syracuse Lodge No. 501. Eirik was also a member of the American Legion Valley Post.
Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Donna C. (Wegrzyn) Woodhead; his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Christian Woodhead and Dr. Sara Beth (Bonacci) Woodhead; and his daughter, Laura Woodhead, all of Syracuse; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Terri and Dennis Behm; and niece, Amanda, of North Tonawanda. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Rolf and Wenche Haglund of Fredrikstad, Norway; and his nephews, Terje and Lars; his niece, Heidi; and his extended family in Norway.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Whelan Bros Funeral Home, 3700 West Genesee St., Syracuse, NY. [on the northeast corner – formerly White’s Tavern]
There will be a Masonic Service at 5 pm on Sunday. Services and burial will be private.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2007.
In Memoriam
Date of Passing: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
In Memoriam
Date of Passing: Sunday, January 21, 2007
John Caesar, 80, of Deer Park, TX was born May 13, 1926 in Syracuse, NY and passed away Sunday, January 21, 2007 in Pasadena, TX. John served our country in the US Navy during WW II and the Korean War as a Quarter Master 1st Class. He retired from Ethel/Albamarle after 15 years and was a Past Commander of American Legion Post 1276 Eastwood, Syracuse, NY and was also a member of the Liverpool Syracuse Lodge No. 501 F.&A.M. in Liverpool, NY. He was Raised in Syracuse Lodge No. 501 on 20 May 1965.
John was preceded in death by his son, Mark Caesar and is survived by his wife of 37 years, Marlene Byrne Caesar of Deer Park, TX; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Andrea Caesar of Bridgeport, CT, Alan and Wanda Caesar of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Nikki, Blaine and Kendall Caesar. John will be cremated and his cremated remains will be scattered at sea by the US Coast Guard at a later date.
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.
