Michael Shawn Carter, 49, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at home. Born in Syracuse on Sunday, June 16, 1963, he was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. Michael was a graduate of West Genesee High School. He was formerly employed by Lockheed Martin and Carey International. He was also a former communicant of St. Joseph's Church and an avid fisherman. Surviving are his wife, Donna Dennington; nine grandchildren; brother, Richard Carter of LaFayette; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may call Monday, November 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Services will follow at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home and at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church. Michael will be laid to rest in Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association., 6390 Fly Rd., 2nd Floor, East Syracuse, NY 13057.