Michael F. Barnes Sr.
February 5, 2015
Michael F. Barnes, Sr., 69, of Syracuse, passed away Feb. 5th with his loving family beside him. Born August 21, 1945 to Francis and Elizabeth Barnes, Michael was the oldest of 8 beautiful children. Michael gained his degree as an x-ray technician in 1966 then contributed his talent and commitment to his field at Crouse Hospital as a Radiologist and Nuclear Medicine Technician until his retirement in 1990. Michael had the good fortune to spend the past 25 years with his family he loved so dearly. Michael was predeceased by his best friend and wife of 48 years, Donna (Winchell) Barnes in 2013.
Michael is survived by his son, Michael F. Barnes, Jr. of Cabot, VT, Maureen (Goodman) Barnes of Manlius, NY; daughter, Stephanie J. (Barnes) Ruffo and husband Guy Ruffo of Skaneateles Falls, NY; 4 grandchildren, Kristopher Barnes, Jacob Barnes, Madison Ruffo and Alexander Ruffo; 5 siblings, Linda (Edward) Schultz, Carlene (James) Welch, Frances (John) Roach, Marion (Paul) Cleveland and Anthony Barnes; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held Monday, Feb. 9th 4-6PM at the Mallory Wesleyan Church, 2521 Baum Rd., Mallory, NY 13103. A service will follow at 6PM. Donations can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for their tireless work in Parkinson's disease research.
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