Douglas P. Klaczko

Douglas P. Klaczko, 47, of Fairmount, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at home, surrounded by his loving family. A lifetime resident of Camillus, he was a 1989 graduate of West Genesee High School and was employed with P&C Foods and Tops Markets for over 20 years. Doug was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. He loved hunting and fishing, especially yearly fishing trips at Fairhaven Beach with his brothers. Doug enjoyed spending his summers at Cross Lake and Chaumont Bay. He loved screaming at SU Basketball games and cheering his kids on in soccer. Above all, Doug cherished moments with his wife, kids and his pal Peanut.

Doug defied all odds, defeating leukemia as a small child. As an adult, he was again driven by the power to survive, to live and fight each day. He displayed strength, human will and positivity most of us can only dream of possessing.

Doug was predeceased by his father, Michael, in 1988.

Surviving are his loving wife of 20 years, the former Marie Soule; son, Justin Klaczko; daughter, Julia Klaczko; mother, Zelda of Camillus; sisters, Kathleen (Bill) Denottia of Rochester, Karen House of Auburn and Kimberlea (Tim Cool) Klaczko of Auburn; brothers, David (Mary Kott) of Syracuse, Daniel (Wenda) of Camillus and Donald (Anne) Klaczko of Camillus; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends may call Monday, April 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, May 1 at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, 5600 West Genesee St., Camillus. Douglas will be laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery, Camillus.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088, www.hospicecny.org/donate-2