Leo V. Doran Sr.

Leo V. Doran, Sr., 82, formerly of North Syracuse, NY, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2007, at his daughter's home in Chittenango. His wife of 57 years, Jane Gates Doran (December 10, 2006) and his son, Michael Doran predecease him. He is survived by his sister Carol Olander; seven children; Susan (Frank) Kordziel of Chittenango, Sharon (William) Schlueter, of Chittenango, Leo V. Doran Jr., of No. Syracuse, Sherry Doran, of Chittenango, William (Roxanne) Doran, of Cicero, Sally Doran, of Marcellus, and Paul Doran, of Parish; thirteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Born November 4, 1924 in the town of Watertown, NY, son of George William and Mary Towle, he graduated from Watertown High School in 1942. Leo served proudly in the Army Air Force. On Jan. 8, 1950, he married Jane and later they moved to Syracuse and spent most of their lives in North Syracuse, NY.

There, Leo worked for Sunoco Oil Company and retired from Sears, Roebuck. In his spare time, Leo loved to fish and hunt. He loved his dogs dearly, especially Gretchen; but we all truly admired how much he loved his wife, "Janie".

Services will be Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. at New Comer Family Funeral Home, No. Syracuse. Calling Hours are 4:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, before services. Leo's Burial and Jane's Spring Burial will be together on Thursday, 11AM in the Riverside Cemetery, Richland. With gratitude and in lieu of flowers, Contributions in Leo's name can be made to Hospice of CNY or the SPCA. Messages of sympathy may be left at newcomerfamily.com.