Ruth Madonna Saya

1926 - 2012

Ruth Madonna Saya obituary, 1926-2012

BORN

1926

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Farone & Son Funeral Home

1500 Park St

Syracuse, New York

Ruth Saya Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 19, 2012.

Ruth Madonna Saya, 86, of East Syracuse passed away Friday at her home with her family by her side. A life resident of the Syracuse area, Ruth was a communicant of St. Matthew's Church. She retired from WSYR then worked for BJ's Wholesale for 10 years. She is predeceased by her husband, Joseph Saya, 1993; son, Joseph Saya, 1996; granddaughter, Patricia Anne Saya, 2008; her parents, Michael and Louise Madonna; three brothers and three sisters.

She is survived by her daughters, Louise (Sal) Lamacchia of Syracuse and Josephine Saya of Pittsburgh; sons, Anthony M. (Diane) Saya of East Syracuse and Thomas P. (Roxanne) Saya of Liverpool; daughter-in-law, Paula Saya of Central Square; sister, Connie Benz of Syracuse; brother , Anthony (Rose) Madonna of Cortland; nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday 9:15 a.m. at FARONE & SON Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St Matthew's Church. Burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 1500 Park St.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Condolences may be offered at www.faroneandson.com.

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May 25, 2012

josie you lived on burnet ave correct we cleaned your aunts , i lived on upper butternut st .gosh trying to put a year to us hangin had to be 62 to 64 maybe , sheil lived around the corner went with larry dery etc . maybe i got the wrong josie you had real curley hair , i was skinny

May 22, 2012

Paula, Joe, and Chris, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Les and Sandy Schaad

May 22, 2012

Joe&Nancy Starosciak

Our sincere thoughts of sympathy go out to you at this time. Please know that we will be thinking of you in thought and prayer at this sad time Louise and Sal.
Joe and Nancy Starosciak

May 21, 2012

robin Hirsh

Our sincere condolences to all of Ruth's family and friends...

May 21, 2012

Shaun & Michelle Stanczyk

Tony, Diane, Amy and Mark,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 21, 2012

Jim DiStefano

I and my family are very sorry to hear about Ruth's passing.
I personally feel like I've lost an Aunt.

May 21, 2012

Carla (Friend of Bryan.L)

My Condolences to the Family as you mourn the loss of your loved one ....may you take peace in knowing that her pain has ended and even though she is not here in the physical form anymore she will forever be in the hearts of the one's she touched.

May 20, 2012

CATHY KORNATOWSKI

SORRY FOR YOUR LOST SHE WAS A GREAT PERSON I ENJOYED WORKING WITH HER AT BJ'S SHE WAS LIKE A MOTHER TO ME I WILL MISS HER DEARLY . I ENJOYED GOING TWO HER DEMO'S AND TALKING TO HER

May 20, 2012

RICK EDWARDS

My deepest sympathy goes to all. I often thought of Ruth but life rushes by your mother and grandmother was a very sweet woman God has prepared a place for her with him as our faith tells us and I believe she is there with him. My condolence's to everyone I still think of Joey from time to time and I smile and laugh Miss him alot

May 20, 2012

derek pollastro

im very sorry for your loss she was a great person

May 20, 2012

CATHY ABBEY

MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY, JOSIE , IT'S BEEN MANY YEARS , SAD TO SEE YOUR MOM GO , LIFE NEVER SEEMS FAIR , PLEASE TAKE CARE . CATHY ABBEY

May 20, 2012

RaeAnn Fitch

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

May 20, 2012

Hinsdale Volunteer Fire Dept. & Ladies Auxiliary

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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