John William Klein

John W. Klein, 89, of Fairmount, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011 at St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Syracuse on Friday, April 15, 1921, he lived on Arbordale Place for more than 50 years. He was Navy veteran of World War II. John retired in 1981 after 35 years with General Electric Co. He was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. He loved the outdoors, including fishing and was an avid hunter. John was a dedicated husband to his wife of 59 years, Anne Klein, who passed away July 20, 2010. He was also predeceased by his son, John R. Klein; parents, John and Sarah Hinton Klein; sister, Elizabeth; and his brother, Paul. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Christopher Wagner of Lowman, Idaho; sister, Daisy Bell of North Syracuse; grandchildren, Andrew and John Wagner of Lowman, Idaho; daughter-in-law, Debbie Klein of Rochester; and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Friday, February 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Services will be Saturday, February 5 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. John will be laid to rest in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to WAVES, 202 Bennett Rd., Camillus, NY 13031.