DANIEL C. FLEET SR.

August 30, 1932 - January 7, 2020

Daniel C. Fleet, Sr., 87, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday at Loretto. He was born in Syracuse to the late Albert and Ellena (Nagle) Fleet, Sr. in 1932. He was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He worked in the automotive industry most of his life, including body work and working at New Process Gear for over 21 years before retiring in 1997. He was an avid boxing fan and enjoyed SU sports, and both antique and sports cars. But most of all he had a unique sense of humor and loved spending time with his family. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Marjorie (Hinman), son, Jeffrey and granddaughter, Melissa. Surviving are his daughter, Marie Dolson, of Schenectady, 2 sons, Daniel Jr. (Ann Marie), of N. Syracuse and Steven (Patty), of Chapel Hill, TN, 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, brother, Albert Fleet, Jr, of Syracuse, sister-in-law, Carol Hinman, of Syracuse and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 pm Monday at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, 2601 Milton Avenue. Memorial services will be held 10:00 am Tuesday at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME with private burial in Onondaga County Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Syracuse. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to a charity of your choice. Please share memories and tributes at www.bagozzitwins.com.