Henry "Hank" Kent

Henry “Hank” Kent, 82, of Fairmount, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center surrounded by his loving family. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and Le Moyne College.

Hank retired in 1999 after 40 years with Lamson Corp. and was a member of the professional organization, APICS. He coached Optimist baseball and loved the game of golf including managing a golf league at Westhill. He also enjoyed model trains and fishing but the love of his family and especially spending time with his grandchildren was his greatest joy. He was a communicant of Holy Family Church.

Hank was predeceased by all of his siblings.

Surviving are his wife of 59 years, the former Jean Lange; children, Paul Kent of NYC, Sue Maxwell-Barnes (Rich) of Buffalo and Patrick (Susie Hensler) Kent of Washington, DC; grandchildren, Patrick, Thomas, Robert, Zachary, Frankie, Margaret, and Christophe; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call Thursday, December 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, December 7 at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church. Henry will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Family Food Pantry, 127 Chapel Dr., Syracuse, NY 13219.