Carol Ann Manahan-Bellinger, 80, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at home. Born in Utica, she lived in Binghamton before moving to Syracuse in 1963. Carol was a graduate of Binghamton High School and attended Harper College. After raising her children, she worked at Fleet Bank and volunteered at Community General Hospital for over 10 years. She was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church. Carol enjoyed attending her children’s events, gardening, playing Bridge and making pies. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who always put other's needs before her own. Carol dedicated her life to raising her family and showering her grandchildren with love.
Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Ralph; daughter, Cathy (Ken) Major of Camillus; sons, Mark (Emily) of Middlebury, VT, Christopher (Donna) of East Amherst, Michael (Nerina) of Victor and Rob (Jodi) of Skaneateles; sisters, Mary Ellen (Otho) Avery of Liberty, SC and Pat (Don) Norton of Boston, MA; twin brother, Mike Manahan of Penn Yan; grandchildren, Hope, Eric, Sarah, Jeffrey, Matthew, Megan, Ryan Michael, Rachel, Nathan, Gabrielle, Allison, Caraline, Ryan Patrick and Shawn; and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call Friday, July 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, July 13 at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Church, 5600 West Genesee St., Camillus, NY 13031 or to the Alzheimer's Association of CNY, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204.