Walter J. Fike
July 8, 2011
Walter J. Fike, 81, of Liverpool, passed away suddenly on Friday. Born in Syracuse, he was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Air Force (SAC). Walter worked for GE and Carrier Corp as a Designer Draftsman. He enjoyed building balsa wood airplanes and attending airshows. He was an avid gardener, photographer and enjoyed spending time with his family. He is predeceased by his oldest daughter, Sandra Downey.
Walter is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elnora; daughters, Mary (Timothy) Botsford and Barbara (Earl) Turner; sons, Walter "Chip" Fike and Kenneth (Clara) Fike; sisters, Ann Cole and Doris Paquette; eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be Tuesday, 10 AM at New Comer Funeral Home, 705 N. Main St., N. Syracuse. Burial will follow at the Onon. Co. Veteran's Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday from 6-8PM at the funeral home.