Carl A. Dodge

Carl A. Dodge, 98, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at home. Born in Buffalo, Carl resided in the Syracuse area for the last 55 years. His proudest accomplishment was his 60 year marriage to his wife, Lena "Lee," who predeceased him in 2000, their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Carl attended the University of Buffalo and was a public accountant. He retired as president of Caldwell Lumber in 1983. Previously, he was treasurer of Nettleton Shoes and controller of C.E. Chappell & Sons stores and an auditor for Stover, Butler & Murphy, CPAs. A member of the Syracuse Lions Club for over 55 years, he was the recipient of the Milestone Chevron Award. Carl was also named a Melvin Jones Fellow in 1993 and 2014. He was a life member of the CNY Eye Bank. He also served as a director and treasurer of the Home Builders of CNY and the Reserve Supply of CNY. Carl was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church. Surviving are his daughter, Mary Dodge Bruck; son, Paul (Jean) Dodge; grandchildren, Lindsey Bruck-Ayotte (Mark Ayotte), Jared (Caroline Skellington) Bruck, Jason (Devon Hill) Bruck, James Dodge, and Melissa Dodge; great-grandchildren, Kairi Bruck, Brooke and Luke Dodge. His son, Neal, died in 1957. There will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be held in the spring in Maplewood Cemetery, Maple Ave., Camillus. Contributions may be made to Syracuse Lions Club Charity Fund, Inc., P.O Box 2117, Liverpool, NY 13089. Share online condolences at www.BuranichFH.com