John Paul Butkins

September 18, 2018

John Paul Butkins, 74, of Liverpool, died Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. John was born in Syracuse to John and Loretta Szymanowski Butkins. John proudly served his country as a member of the US Army. John worked for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance as a Tax Auditor. He had a love for life, family and friends and fishing in Canada. His great sense of humor was known by all who knew him. He is predeceased by his daughter, Shaun (2010). He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Janet; a sister and brother-in-law Ginny and Lee Cox of Texas; along with several nieces and a nephew. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 AM Monday, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus; 927 Park Ave. Syracuse. Friends may call upon the family from 1:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday at the Giminski- Wysocki Funeral Home; 1320 W. Genesee Street, Syracuse. Burial: Assumption Cemetery; 2401 Court St, Syracuse. Contributions may be made in John's name to the Organ Fund at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.