Dolores (Contos) Kolis
August 2, 2019
Dolores (Contos) Kolis, 89, passed away at home Friday surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Syracuse (Lakeland) she was employed by Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation for 19 years retiring in 1992. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Peace Church. Dolores is survived by her husband, Matthew, who was the love of her life. They were married for 68 wonderful years. Also surviving are daughters Diane (Manuel) Martinez of Lakeland; Michele (Charles) Allen, of Denver, Colorado, son, Michael (Lisa) of Camillus and six grandchildren: Manuel and Christopher Martinez, Elizabeth (Daniel) Fiorito, Ben Allen, Emily Allen Sandhaus, Jenna (Dave) Gerth and several nieces and nephews. Dolores was predeceased by her brothers, William, John and Andrew Contos. Friends may call Monday, August 5th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home, 1320 West Genesee Street, Syracuse. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 6 at 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a Mass in celebration of Dolores' life at 10:00 am, at Our Lady of Peace Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Lakeland. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208.
Dolores (Contos) Kolis, 89, passed away at home Friday surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Syracuse (Lakeland) she was employed by Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation for 19 years retiring in 1992. She was a communicant of... View Obituary & Service Information