Viola "Vi" Slade

Viola "Vi" Slade, 97, of Camillus, passed away Monday, October 6, 2014 at Upstate University Hospital at Community General. Born in Syracuse, she lived in Camillus since 1956. A graduate of Vocational High, Vi was employed for 11 years with Excelsior Insurance Co. and formerly with Bradley & Williams Electrical Contractors. She was a former communicant of Holy Family Church and volunteered with Meals-on-Wheels. Vi was predeceased by her husband, Herbert, in 2006; and brothers, Edward and Bartholomew Sullivan. Surviving are her daughter, Susan (Jim) Edmonds of Liverpool; sons, Dr. Herbert (Pam) Slade of Fort Worth, TX, William (Christy) Slade, Esq. of McLean, VA and Christopher (Jan) Slade of West Rutland, VT; brother, Robert W. Sullivan of Syracuse; grandchildren, Jessica, Dr. David (Dr. Jamie), Thomas, Kathryn, Camillus T. Slade and Jake Eaton ; and great-grandson, Louis. It was Vi’s wish to donate her body to science. There will be no calling hours. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday, November 3, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be private in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Contributions may be made in Viola's memory to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208. Share condolences at www.BuranichFH.com