Marie T. Kotlarz

July 7, 2016

Marie T. Kotlarz, 93, of Camillus, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday at her home with her loving daughter and best friend, Denise, and her only granddaughter, Marie, by her side. She is predeceased by her husband, John, who passed away at the age of 97 on March 2, 2012. They would have been married 66 years this year. Marie, originally from North Bay, Ontario, lived life to the fullest and enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family and friends. A founding member of the Syracuse Chapter of Sweet Adelines International, Marie was an avid bowler and lively card player. She also loved to travel and especially enjoyed camping. Marie was a civilian employee of the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII, worked at Porter Cable, where she met John—the great love of her life. She is survived by her daughter Denise and husband Chris (Gravius) of Memphis; three grandchildren, Brandon (Gravius) and his wife, Melissa, of Camillus; Justin (Gravius) and his wife, Sarah, of Marcellus; and Marie (Gravius) of Camillus; and many nieces and nephews, including Adrienne and Roger Perreault of Ottawa, Canada and Judith and Ted Klaudt of Lisbon, New York. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her. Marie’s laugh was contagious and her energy and spirit were strong until the day she passed. Services: 9:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, at Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 9:30 a.m. Friends may call from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 10, at the funeral home; 1320 West Genesee Street in Syracuse. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Geddes.