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Richard "Dick" Trompeter

4/29/2016

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 Richard “Dick” Trompeter died Friday, April 29, 2016 while in the comfort of his home and family. Dick was born in 1925 to Louise and August Trompeter in Rochester, NY, and was the youngest sibling after Lucille, Herb, Ray, Bernard and Robert.  Blessed with boundless energy, a big smile and a welcoming, engaging personality, Dick had a genuine appreciation for all types of people that he met both in his personal and professional life.  Dick developed many of his lifelong friendships first at St. Boniface Grammar School and in high school at Aquinas Institute in Rochester, and later as an enlisted Army Air Force radar mechanic for 3 years during WWII.  Upon his discharge from the Service, Dick earned a bachelor’s degree from Niagara University and subsequently began a 33 year career in the pharmaceutical industry, first in sales for Wyeth in Rochester and subsequently as a clinical researcher at Bristol Myers Squibb in Syracuse.  After moving to Skaneateles from Camillus in 1981, Dick became a very active member of St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church where he was an altar server, Eucharistic minister and, after his retirement, a cemetery groundskeeper for many years.  Dick also devoted time as a community volunteer driving the Laker Limo, washing dishes at Stella Maris, and was the “Coffee Guy” weekly at The Samaritan Center in Syracuse.  For most of his later years Dick enjoyed a daily routine of 5:30 am exercise at the Community Center followed by morning mass and then breakfast with the boys, a game of golf or yardwork.  Dick nurtured his lifelong passion for golf at the Skaneateles Country Club, regularly playing in the couples and men’s leagues, and
with the Rag Baggers group. 
Dick is survived by Mary Anne his loving wife of 61 years; his children and their spouses Chris (Rosemary), Bill (Cheryl) and Ellen (Dennis) and six grandchildren who he diligently kept engaged with -- Grace, Luke and Daniel Trompeter and Emma, James and Oliver Sherry -- ,his sister Lucille, brother Bernie and a multitude of nieces and nephews.
Calling hours with Dick’s family will be held on Friday, May 13, 4 pm to 7 pm, at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home 49 Jordan Street, Skaneateles, NY.
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, May 14, 10 am, at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church 81 Jordan Street, Skaneateles, NY, followed by a luncheon reception in the Parish Center.
In lieu of flowers please consider supporting one of Dick’s charitable interests:
United Service Organizations (USO) PO BOX 96860, Washington, DC, 20077-7677, www.uso.org
The Samaritan Center, 215 N. State Street, Syracuse, NY 13203, www.samcenter.org
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com


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Robin Lutzy McLennan

4/22/2016

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Robin Lutzy McLennan, 78 of Skaneateles passed away Friday April 22, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born in Syracuse, to the late William and Marjorie Lutzy, she graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Applied Sciences and Music Education. She was also a lifelong Syracuse University sports fan. Robin was a member of the Skaneateles Country Club and was a former 2 year president of the Skaneateles Women’s Golf Association. She was also the first woman to become a member of the Skaneateles Lions Club and was their first woman president, where she received the Melvin Jones Award for service to humanity including eye care missions to Nicaragua.
Robin is survived by her husband of 60 years James; sons Brad (Joni) of Skaneateles and Todd (Julie) of Marcellus. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Patrick, Elizabeth and Jamie as well as a sister Merrilee Jones of Maryland.
A memorial service for Robin will be held on Saturday May 7, at 11 a.m. at Skaneateles First Presbyterian Church. Burial will take place in Lakeview Cemetery.  Following there will be a reception at the Skaneateles Country Club for friends and family. Calling hours on the family from 4-7 p.m. Friday May 6 at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, 49 Jordan St., Skaneateles.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either Smile Train, PO Box 96231, Washington, DC 20090 of the Skaneateles Lions Club Activities Fund, PO Box 302 Skaneateles, NY 13152.
Online condolences for the family may be left at www.robertdgrayfuneralhome.com
“Family is Everything”


 
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Lawrence A. McGraw

4/21/2016

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Lawrence A. McGraw, 95, of Skaneateles passed away Thursday April 21, 2016 at the VA Medical Center with his
family by his side.
Larry was the son of the late William and Mary (Flavin) McGraw of Marathon, NY.. He was taught by his mother Mary in a one room school house from kindergarten through 8th grade. He went on to graduate from Marathon High School- Class of 1937. He faithfully attended every reunion thereafter.
Larry was a self-employed contractor/home builder. He was a member of the Limestone Creek Hunt Club, The Calvary Club, American Legion Post #239, and the Knights of Columbus. He served as an usher for many years at St. Mary’s of the Lake parish in Skaneateles. He also served honorably in the US Army Air Force during WWII, in England, Northern France
and Central Europe.
Larry was a very independent man. He continued to drive, mow his 3 acres of land and stack wood right until his final days. When asked how he was doing, always replied, “Never been Better”. In his final days he answered, “It could
always be worse.”
He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years Josephine Cerio McGraw, along with his brother Jack and sister
Anne Marie McGraw.
Larry is survived by his son Mark of Syracuse, daughter Lynn Davis Menotti of Skaneateles, daughter Terry (Paul) DiLauro of Henderson, NV; granddaughters Nicole (Dan) Olenych of Marcellus, Jenna DiLauro of Henderson, NV and Brittany (Ricky) Miller also of Henderson, NV. He is also the great grandfather of Oliver and Lucas Olenych.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday April 30 at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, 81 Jordan St., Skaneateles. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Skaneateles.
All contributions should kindly be made to a Veteran’s
Association in his memory.
Condolences may be left at www.robertdgrayfuneralhome.com


 
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Jean E. Davis

4/10/2016

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Jean E. Davis, 89, of Skaneateles passed away on Sunday April 10, 2016 at Auburn Community Hospital. Born in Hillcrest NY, she was a retired registered nurse. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, member of the Board for the church Thrift Shop and a member of the Women of St. James. Jean loved to read, watch the NY Yankee’s and play Bridge
several times a week.
She is survived by her son Steven (Kathleen) Davis of Albany, daughter Beth (Francis) Cichostepski, grandchildren Adam (Elizabeth) Cichostepski, Sarah (Matthew) Vienne, Katie (Jeff) Brennan and James Davis, great grandchildren Parker and Bennett Vienne, Caitlyn and Claire Cichostepski, and Delaney Brennan. She was predeceased by her husband James in 2006.
Services will be held on Thursday April 14th at St. James Episcopal Church Skaneateles at 11am. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 7pm at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Burial will take place in Lake View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Jean’s memory can be made to St. James Episcopal Church Standing Tall Campaign 96 East Genesee Street Skaneateles, NY 13152.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com

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Bernard Naselli

4/10/2016

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Bernard Naselli, passed away on Sunday April 10, 2016 surrounded by his family.
Bernie was born in Syracuse, New York in 1934 to Mary Lapi and Joseph Bernard Naselli.  He grew up on the North Side of Syracuse and attended Christian Brother Academy. He graduated from Georgetown and post graduate in Orthodontics at Buffalo University. He began his practice of Orthodontics at 1223 North Salina Street which had been his family home. He volunteered at the Dental Clinic at St. Joseph Hospital and taught at OCC .Upon his retirement in 2002, the Mayor of Syracuse proclaimed June 13, 2002 as Dr. Bernard Rocco Naselli Recognition Day. He married his college sweetheart, MaryEllen McHugh.  They had 6 children and they built their home in Westvale and
later in Skaneateles New York.
He was a hard worker and a good man, a great husband, father, uncle and grandfather. He was very much loved and
admired and will be missed.
He is predeceased by his parents and his son Mark.  His family includes his wife, Mary Ellen Naselli; 3 daughters: Mary Ellen (Scott) Winkelman, Susan Naselli and Karen (Tom) Flanagan; 2 sons: Anthony (Gise) McHugh and Michael Naselli; 3 grandchildren: Paloma McHugh, Ellen and Alex Flanagan; and many caring nieces and nephews. 
A funeral mass will be held in St. Mary’s of the Lake Church in Skaneateles on Wednesday, April 13th,  at 10 am, with burial to follow in St. Francis  Cemetery in Marcellus. T
here will be no calling hours.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com 

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