Kathryn Zeeland

June 26, 2019

Kathryn Zeeland, 92, passed away on Wednesday after a short illness. A graduate of Vocational High School, Kathryn worked at Western Union, then moved on to work at Crucible Steel where she retired. She was a skilled knitter, making sweaters, quilts and blankets for friends and family. Kathryn was an avid reader of mysteries and would often donate the books to the VA, and she enjoyed a working on challenging crossword puzzles. Kathryn was an enthusiastic SU fan for many years with lacrosse, basketball and football games. She would plan tailgate parties and traveling to the away games with the love of her life, Tony. She was a member of Ernie Davis Club, Dave Bing Club, Dave Bing Hardwood, Orange club and the Orange Pack. She never missed the “Ms. Orange Fan Luncheons”, yearly contributing for 27 years. Kathryn was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Palmisano, her step brother John Palmisano (Las Vegas) and her nephew Tony Palmisano (Las Vegas). She is survived by her nephew Stephen (Laurie) Palmisano (Las Vegas), and her cousins: Virginia Ptaszek (Robin), Chris (Walter) Morgan, Phyllis Mckaig, John (Donna) Rushak and Jerry Rushak. Friends and family may call from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Sunday, (6/30) at the Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home. A service in Kathryn's name will follow at 3:00 PM at the funeral home: 1320 W. Genesee Street in Syracuse. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Make A Wish Foundation of CNY; 5005 Campuswood Drive, East Syracuse, NY 13057.