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Edward F. DeSocio Obituary

Edward F. DeSocio Obituary

Edward F. DeSocio, 89, of Syracuse, died on October 21, 2023. Mr. DeSocio had retired from the Syracuse City Water Department and was formerly employed by D.W. Winkleman Construction as a superintendent. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War and earned the National Defense Service Award. He was a charter member of the Brigadier’s Drum & Bugle Corps in the 1950’s as well as a founder of the Brigadier alumni association. Mr. DeSocio was a first lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol and a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church.

His wife Judith and son Andrew are pre-deceased.

He is survived by a daughter Linda (Brian) Whitcomb; a son Edward (Keith); a sister Dolores Basile; grandchildren: Emma Whitcomb, Nicolas DeSocio; great-grandchildren: Alaina, Aubrey and Landen Whitcomb; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday in the Chapel of the Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5-7pm at the Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home, 3111 James St. Online condolences, www.shepardsonfh.com.

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Edward F. DeSocio, 89, of Syracuse, died on October 21, 2023. Mr. DeSocio had retired from the Syracuse City Water Department and was formerly employed by D.W. Winkleman Construction as a superintendent. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War and earned the National Defense Service Award. He was a charter member of the Brigadier’s Dru

Events

Calling Hours

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home

3111 James Street Syracuse, NY 13206

Graveside Service in the Chapel

Thursday, October 26, 2023

9:00 am

Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery

4069 Howlett Hill Road Syracuse, NY 13206

Final Resting Place

Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery

4069 Howlett Hill Road Syracuse, NY 13206

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