Donald H. "Boogie" Wells

Donald H. "Boogie" Wells, 81, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at home, surrounded by loved ones. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he earned his associate degree in accounting from CCBI. Donald was employed with Prestolite Electric/Allied for 35 years, he started as an office clerk and worked his way up to controller. An avid golfer, he was a member of the Camillus Country Club, Pastime Athletic Club and the original Coleman's Mug Club. Donald was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and a good man.

Surviving are his wife of 58 years, the former Roberta "Bert" Needham; son, Mark (Susan) of Camillus; daughters, Bobbie (Scott) Herron of Syracuse, Jennifer (Michael) Cerio of San Anselmo, CA and Melanie (Benjamin) Croucher of Philadelphia, PA; sister, Janet Kot of Fairport; grandchildren, Julia, Sean and Christopher Herron, Ryan Epp, Joey and Gabriel Cerio and Sophie Croucher; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call Sunday, June 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, June 19 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church. Donald will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Joseph's Food Pantry, 5600 W. Genesee St., Camillus, NY 13031 or to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.

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