Thomas J. Pirro Jr. Funeral Home

11/09/2025

“In Central New York, there is only one choice. Thomas J. Pirro Jr. Funeral Home. We treat you like a member of our family.”

11/07/2025

Anthony “Tony” Barraco, Sr., 85, of Syracuse passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Crouse Hospital. He was born in Marsala, Sicily to the late Salvatore and Teresa (D’Amico) Barraco. He emigrated to the United States at the age of 23, and shortly...

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11/07/2025

Brian M. Lostumbo, 66, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly November 2, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born in Syracuse, son of the late Anthony and Rose (Vulcano) Lostumbo. Brian held several positions, first at General Electric, then Turning...

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11/07/2025

Deborah A. (Whaley) Karczewski, 65, of North Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Watertown, NY to Charles and Wanda Whaley. Deborah achieved her Bachelor’s Degree in biology and chemistry from SUNY Albany, a...

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11/07/2025

Rosemary C. (Grilli) Sellin, 92, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully November 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Syracuse, daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Vitullo) Grilli, Rosemary was a graduate of Assumption High School and went on to work for Carrier Corporation, before...

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11/07/2025

Jared M. Mace, 35, of Baldwinsville, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He was born in Syracuse and graduated from Liverpool High School. Jared attended Onondaga Community College and Bryant and Stratton College where he received his Bachelor...

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11/06/2025

Carl J. Haffner, Jr., 91, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully November 5, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Syracuse, son of the late Carl J. and Marion (Norcross) Haffner, Sr., he was a proud US Navy Veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict, and then taking...

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11/06/2025

Marguerite (Matteo) Cowan passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, at Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Syracuse, NY to Nicholas and Concetta Matteo on August 8, 1933, Marguerite was a lifelong resident of the north side. She was a 1951 graduate of North High School and a...

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11/05/2025

Robert J. Flansburg, 69, passed October 26, 2025. He leaves behind his wife, Carol Flansburg; 2 daughters, Tina (Dave) Wentworth and Sarah Flansburg; brothers: Eric, Larry, and Butch; sisters: Cheri and Rose; 4 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, and many other family members and friends....

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11/04/2025

Ann Marie (Canestraro) Leone, 102, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Francis House surrounded by her loving family. She was born in 1923 to the late John and Angeline Canestraro, Italian immigrants from Ferrazzano, Italy. She was the second of five sisters,...

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11/04/2025

Charles M. Tankersley, 94, of North Syracuse, passed away peacefully at The Cottages at Garden Grove on Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born in Hamilton, OH to the late Charles and Hazel (Poast) Tankersley. Charles retired from the U.S. Air Force after 28 dedicated years of service and following...

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10/31/2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Jacqueline “Jackie” Birch at age 91. She was born in Staten Island on June 22, 1934 to Matthew and Rita Campbell. After graduating high school, she worked at a broadcasting station in...

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