Tribute from Ralph Braun

This is such sad news.
Rich and I go back to kindergarten and I have so many wonderful   filled memories of growing up with him as a friend and the great times we had.
Teen age summers were special because we both lived in Oran then and spent most of the warm days at a particular swimming hole along Limestone creek,  fishing, camping out and pestering the local neighbors.
That consisted  mostly of bothering and flirting with the Jowett and Gaulin girls, although some of the other neighbors living in that area were recipients of actions a little less noteworthy. You can guess at the adolescent pranks that were executed.
 Sometimes we got caught sometime we felt we had really pulled a fast one on some unsuspecting neighbor and laughed heartily over our success, but seldom would these fits of teenage excess result in any real damage done. We were just pushing the limits.
Rich, Al Clute, Dave Copeland and I could be found at the "flat piece" as we named it, most hours of the day and sometimes nights throughout the whole summer.
 I never look back on those years without wishing they could be again. The days and we, were so carefree and full of what the future would bring.
I stopped there a few years ago  and the memories came flooding back, of course the place looks so different now , not nearly so open and much smaller in scope then the memory of it but the sparkle of youth was still there waiting to be revisited.
The bridges along the old Oran Delphi road nearby are closed and crumbling now but in crossing them on foot I could still see us sitting on the concrete siding talking, plotting a caper or just absorbing the wonder of being without a serious care in the world. Rich was an integral part of it all that and It would have been a lesser experience without him there.
 In a few short years, everything would change forever, as it must but from this late vantage point , let me say, those remain some of the best years of our lives, never to be repeated but never to be forgotten.
 He was a good pal and I morn his passing with a deep sadness
God speed Rich
Ralph

Richard Milovicz

Richard Edward Milovicz

November 23, 1948 - November 30, 2013

Richard Edward Milovicz

While holding the hand of family, Richard Edward Milovicz passed away peacefully on November 30, 2013 to join his beloveds, brother, Stephen C. Milovicz, niece, Kimmy McCarthy, and dog, Bo.

Rich was born November 23, 1948, the middle child of the late Stephen A. and Catherine Milovicz, in Manlius, NY. He served proudly as a sonarman in the United States Navy, achieving the rank of first class petty (coat) officer by the age of 23. He graduated with high honors from N.C. State, a chemical engineer, and retired from a full career at Proctor & Gamble in Baltimore, MD. Rich loved golf and had a penchant for rescuing stray animals.

He had a daughter of whom he was very proud, and she is unceasingly grateful for the father who taught her algebra at 3, gifted her confidence and strength through his steadfast love, showed her how to be honest and empathetic, and passed down a penchant for rescuing stray animals.

He is survived by his daughter, Leigh Barton and her mother, Sue Milovicz, his sister, Kathie Brunken, sister-in-law, Diane Milovicz, godmother, Mary McWilliams, dog, Jasper, cat, Rain, and numerous friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:30pm Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at Andrews Market Street Chapel with Chaplain Anne Gordon officiating. The family will greet friends before and after the service starting at 4:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to New Hanover County Humane Society, 2405 N. 23rd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

Condolences to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

Andrews Market Street Chapel

Jon Spring

Our Classmate Jon Spring has passed away

Jonathan Spring Obituary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
Jon Spring, 66, of Manlius died unexpectedly on Friday. Born in Syracuse, Jon was a graduate of Fayetteville-Manlius High School and attended Auburn Community College. Jon retired from the Village of Fayetteville DPW. He owned Pompey Lawn Service for over 30 years and was currently a bus aide to special needs children in the Fayetteville-Manlius School District. He was a member of the Oran Community Church and the Manlius Fire Department where he had served as DMO and ambulance driver. He was an Air Force Veteran of Vietnam. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Mary Ellen Becker Spring; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher G. and Judy Spring; grandchildren, Jordan Michael and Maddison Rose; sister, Deborah Dammer; sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Tim Fox; niece Katrina Fox; and great-niece, Kaitlynn. He was predeceased by his mother and step-father, Karoline and Ernest Pittman; father, Samuel G. Spring; and brother, Wallace Spring. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Oran Community Church, Rt. 92, Manlius. Contributions: may be made to the Aerican Diabetes Association 6390 Fly Rd. Ste.2
E. Syracuse, NY 13057 or the American Heart Association 17 Technology Pl.  E. Syracuse, NY 13057
Date of Death: November 8, 2013

Classmate Sentiments on Randy

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. Randy was way too young.
My heart  and condolences go out to everyone, especially Debbie who I've known since kindergarten.
 We are becoming fewer, at too fast a pace.
Sincerely
Ralph Braun
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So sorry to hear about Randy.  I remember him as a very nice person.  My prayers to his family!
Linda Vandeven Beidleman
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 I am so sorry to hear of Randy's passing.
Marsha Disantis
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This is so sad
Jamie Steele
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 How very sad!
Cinda Meachem Sutton
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Very sad. I hadn't seen Randy since high school, but it's hard to hear of the passing of yet another of our classmates. Thanks for the notification. 

Dan Sheedy
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So sorry to hear this

Jim Myers

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 My condolences to his family.
Larry Kennedy

.............god bless himDavid Eckerson

 

Clifford Randy Graham

Clifford R. Graham

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Clifford Randy Graham, aka 1-800-Randy, 65, of Manlius, passed away on Thursday at Francis House. He was born in Syracuse on May 11, 1948 and graduated from Fayetteville-Manlius High School. He served with the US Navy from 1968 to 1971. Randy was a supervisor for CSX for 33 years. He enjoyed NASCAR, his garage, and all his dear friends. Randy will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Deborah; a son, Christopher Graham of Manlius; his mother, Elizabeth Graham of Jamesville; a brother, Robin (Mary Lynn) Graham of Chittenango; an aunt, uncle and several cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Clifford Graham in 2000. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Newell-Fay Manlius Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 8171 Cazenovia Rd. (Rt. 92), Manlius. Contributions may be made in his memory to Hospice of CNY or Francis House. For a guest book, directions, and florists, please visit: www.SCHEPPFAMILY.com NEWELL-FAY Manlius 682-5300 Date of Death: August 1, 2013 - See more at:

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Randy Graham

Randy Graham passed away. Details not available as yet.

40th reunion at Skyline Lodge
Wanye, Gary, Randy, Dick