William A. DelFavero

June 1, 1923 - May 29, 2017

William A. DelFavero, 93, of Solvay, passed away suddenly on Memorial Day at Crouse Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Solvay to the late John and Ottilia (Delorenzo) DelFavero in 1923. He was a graduate of Solvay High School Class of 1942 and was a lifelong resident of Solvay. He was a US Navy Veteran of World War II, enlisting shortly after high school. He was stationed in the South Pacific Theatre of Operations with Squadron VPB-148 for two tours. He was employed by Allied Chemical Corporation for 42 years as a Design Draftsman before retiring in 1984. He was lifelong communicant of St. Cecilia Church and served as an usher. He was a member of the Geddes Veterans Association, Community Youth Center, Allied Chemical 40 Year Club, and Solvay Tigers Athletic Club, where he was past president and active bingo worker. He was also an avid bowler, golfer, woodworker, and softball player, who formerly played on the Syracuse Cyclones from 1984-1989. He was predeceased by his siblings, Louise, Clara, Diella, Tillie, John, Roy and Mary. Bill is survived by his wife of 66 years, the former Rosemarie Ranalli, two sons; William J. (Denice), of Camillus and Richard (Barb), of Cicero, five grandchildren; Lauren, Robert, Melissa, Emily and Erin and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 8:45 am Saturday, June 3, 2017 at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME and 9:30 am at St. Cecilia Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal and entombment with Military Honors will follow in St. Mary’s Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum, DeWitt. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 pm Friday, June 2, 2017 at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, 2601 Milton Ave. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to St. Cecilia Church, 105 Stanton Ave, Solvay, NY 13209 or Solvay-Geddes Community Youth Center, 1010 Woods Rd, Solvay, NY 13209. Please offer online tributes at www.bagozzitwins.com.