Howard E. Zufelt

Howard E. Zufelt, 84, of Camillus, passed away Friday, June 5, 2009 at Community General Hospital. Born in Tully on Wednesday, May 13, 1925, he was the son of Lester Zufelt and Pauline Cook Zufelt. He lived in Pulaski for 30 years before moving to Camillus 50 years ago. Howard was a Navy veteran of World War II. He owned his own electrical, heating and plumbing business. He also served on the New York Board of Fire Underwriters as an electrical inspector and was formerly employed for 20 years with the New York State Thruway Authority, retiring in 1986. Howard enjoyed woodworking, fishing, outdoors and gardening. He was predeceased by his sister, Lois Stubb; and brother, Lester Zufelt. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, the former Alice Johnson; son and daughter-in-law, Frederick and Carol Zufelt of Chittenango; daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Paul Webb of Camillus; grandchildren, Patrick Zufelt, Christine and Ryan Fick, Kimberly and Vincent Nolan, Kelly Webb and Kathi Webb; and great-grandson, Trevor Nolan. A graveside service will be at the convenience of the family in the Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Buranich Funeral Home, Camillus. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to W.A.V.E.S., 202 Bennett Rd., Camillus, NY 13031.