Griffin W. Wilsey

Griffin W. Wilsey, 76, of Baldwinsville, passed away peacefully after a 10 year struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

Griff was born on November 26, 1942 to the late Clement and Marguerite Wilsey.

He worked for NY Central Railroad while attending ESF at Syracuse University. Upon graduation he went to work for Agway Petroleum Corp.

He met Shyleen Christian, and the couple married on August 27, 1966. Together they owned and operated Murdock Hardware in Oneonta, NY. Later the couple returned to the Syracuse area where Griff was the co-manager of Builder's Square. Upon the closing of the store, he worked in marketing for Hayner Hoyt Corp.

After his retirement, he worked for 12 years at Wegmans in Western Lights, in the produce department, which proved to be the most rewarding experience. On the rare occasion that Griff wasn't working, he enjoyed skiing, boating, and golfing.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Shyleen; his daughter, Kelley (David) Hamilton; two grandsons, Colin and Foster; siblings, Joanne (Martin) Hall, Gail (Brian) Bedell, Mary Lee (Gary) Thurston, Edward, Martin (Barbara), Clement (Paula) Wilsey; and several nieces and nephews.

Griff was predeceased by his son, Mark Edward Wilsey; and his sister in law, Dee Wilsey.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 705 N. Main St., North Syracuse. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Baldwinsville, NY.

Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery next to his son, Mark, in Oneonta, NY in the spring.

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