Charles Gates
August 20, 2020
Charles “ Chuck “ Gates, 92, of Camillus, passed away Thursday at Upstate Medical Center. Chuck served with the U.S. Army and upon discharge, went to work at Syracuse University, in both the paint and carpenter shops. While at Syracuse University, Chuck was instrumental in organizing their Union. He retired from S.U. in 1992. In his retirement years Chuck enjoyed garage sales, watching sports and discussing politics. Chuck was predeceased by his wife Frances in 2011. He is survived by a daughter, grandchildren, a sister-in-law Mary Wojcik and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 AM Monday, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: 927 Park Ave in Syracuse. Friends and family may call 8:30 AM, prior the services, at the Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home; 1320 West Genesee Street in Syracuse. Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery in Geddes. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Humane Society, 4915 West Taft Road, Liverpool, N.Y. 13088
Charles “ Chuck “ Gates, 92, of Camillus, passed away Thursday at Upstate Medical Center. Chuck served with the U.S. Army and upon discharge, went to work at Syracuse University, in both the paint and carpenter shops. While at... View Obituary & Service Information