Avis de décès de Michael-T. Saunders

Michael T. Saunders, 53, of Syracuse passed away Sunday at his home. He was born in Syracuse on July 18, 1959 to Sherman V. and Marie Saunders. Mike graduated from Marcellus Central High School. He was the fourth generation of Saunders to operate the family business, "The Saunders Companies," a well known local ready mix and gravel company established in 1891. Mike was also known for his generous contributions to the community such as local little leagues, several fire departments, as well as many civic activities including parks, playgrounds and memorials throughout the city, towns and counties. He was involved and active in many committees and a member of various associations such as American Truck Historical Society, National Ready Mix Association, Associated Builders and Contractors, Associated General Contractors and Home Builders and Remodelers Association. He was predeceased by his father, Sherman V. Saunders in 2003. Mike is survived by his wife, Tracy (Lynch) Saunders of Syracuse; his mother, Marie R. Saunders of Florida; sisters, Judith Lombard and her husband Len Renaud of Florida, Karen Estabrook of Florida, Gail Saunders of Florida, Sandra Saunders and her husband Alan Savage of Onondaga Hill and Marilyn Saunders and her husband Dan Culkin of Onondaga Hill; along with many nieces and nephews. A funeral service in celebration of Michael's life will be officiated by Pastor Michael Kerlin on Friday at 10 a.m. in the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse. Burial will follow at Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME on Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY, 1100 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13210 or Truth Bible Fellowship, 3303 Makyes Road, Nedrow, NY 13120. Words of comfort may be expressed at tjpfuneralhome.com "FAMILY OWNED" (315) 451-9500