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Bill
Macko
May
21, 2011
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 William
F. Macko May 21, 2011 William F. Macko, 78, of Marcellus, passed away
Saturday at home. Born in Auburn, he grew up in Scipio Center and was a
graduate of Union Springs High School and Syracuse University. He was a
Navy veteran of the Korean War. Bill was a retired police officer with
the Syracuse City Police Dept. and was also formerly employed by Niagara
Mohawk in the security and print department. Bill was a member of
Marcellus United Methodist Church, where he served as head usher. He was
also a member of the American Legion in Baldwinsville, the Fraternal
Order of Police and Syracuse Police Benevolent Assn. An avid golfer and
hunter, Bill was a certified instructor for the NYS Hunter Safety Course
and a member of the Payne Lake Rod and Gun Club. He volunteered at
Baltimore Woods Nature Center, Meals on Wheels and served on the
Marcellus Village Planning Board. He was a former member of the Elks
Lodge in Syracuse. He also enjoyed kayaking, reading, gardening and
spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Bill was
predeceased by his parents, William and Ann Macko. Surviving are his
wife of 25 years, the former Janet Prior; children, Cheryl Macko (Mario)
Hazen of Weatogue, CT, Mark (Susan) Macko of Camillus, Scott (Holly)
Macko of Satellite Beach, FL, Elizabeth Macko (John) Zellar of Manlius,
Stephen (Donna) Weaver of Lynchburg, VA, Linda (Don "Dondo")
Forth of Canastota and Jeanne (Jim) Clary of High Point, NC; uncle, Paul
Macko of North Syracuse; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and
one on the way; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and a multitude of
wonderful friends. Relatives and friends may call Friday from 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. at Marcellus United Methodist Church, One Slocombe Ave. A
memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are
by Buranich Funeral Home, Camillus. In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to the Jan Smith Fund, (care for needy children), c/o Becky
Eaton, 2 Learners Landing, Marcellus, NY 13108 or Marcellus Free
Library, 32 Maple St., Marcellus, NY 13108. Buranich Please share
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