Owen J. Corrigan

Owen J. Corrigan, 81, of Camillus, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011 at the VA Medical Center. Born in New York City on Monday, April 1, 1929, he attended the Academy of Traffic Management. A Navy veteran of World War II, Owen served on the U.S.S. Johnston. He retired from Gaylord Brothers as a personnel manager and sales representative. After retirement, he formed his own company and worked part-time for Grossman’s. He lived in Camillus since 1968. Owen was predeceased by his parents, William Peter Corrigan and Delia (McCormack) Corrigan; and sisters, Anne Turato and Marie Martyn. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, the former Roseanne Hoey; daughters and sons-in-law, Therese Corrigan-Bastuk and William of Rochester and Patricia and Paul Syrocki of Marcellus; grandson, Garrett Bastuk; brother, William of Hicksville; as well as many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the outstanding 6th floor medical staff at the VA Medical Center, as well as Dr. Watson and Dr. Iraqui. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 9 a.m. Saturday, April 9 in Holy Family Church. Owen will be laid to rest in Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Buranich Funeral Home, Camillus. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, c/o Chaplain Services, 800 Irving Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210.