Raymond W. DiPietro, 65, of East Syracuse, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a 1969 graduate of East Syracuse-Minoa High School. Ray retired from the Air Force as a dedicated crew chief. Following he worked in the family heating and plumbing business.
A Master Mason, he belonged to the Manlius King Masonic Lodge 93. His passion was cooking.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Deborah Bugnacki DiPietro; daughters, Eleanor (Paul) Rowe and Alicia (Shawn) Clark; beloved grandchildren, McKenzie, Abigail, Bryce and Jonathan; mother, Florence DiPietro; and sister, Angela MacDowell. He was predeceased by his father, Raymond B. DiPietro; and brothers, John and Robert.
Services will be 11:00 am Tuesday at the United Church of Fayetteville, 310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Family and friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Monday at R.H. Schepp & Son Minoa Chapel, 6530 Schepps Corners Rd., Minoa. A Masonic service will follow the calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.