Alfred R. Chemotti

Alfred R. Chemotti, 83, of Solvay, passed away Friday August 29th at Crouse Hospital. He was born in Syracuse to the late Oreste and Ada (Odorizzi) Chemotti and was a US Marine Corps Veteran. He was employed by Crucible Steel, Romano Ford, Solvay Iron Works, the Village of Solvay as Treasurer and the Town of Geddes as Comptroller, retiring in 2001. He was also a longtime local private income tax practitioner. He was a longtime communicant of St. Cecilia’s Church and member of its Holy Name Society. He also was a member of the CNY Police Marching Band, Skaneateles Concert Band, LaFayette Marching Band, Tyrol Club of Solvay, Boy Scouts of America, Solvay-Geddes Veterans Association and the Marine Corps League. He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Marguerite (Palladino) in 2008.

Al was always here for his family and friends when they needed him. He especially took pride in family tradition and getting together as a family each Sunday. Playing the trumpet and marching with his band members was his lifelong passion and dedication.

He is survived by his 4 daughters, Kathleen (Terry) Kaminiski, of Lakeland, Roseanne (Joseph) Canestrare, of Camillus, Trisha (Paul) Sorbello, of Geddes and Annette (Ed) Zawadzki, of Onondaga Hill, 3 sons, Alfred, Jr, of Solvay, Michael (Laurie), of Baldwinsville and Joseph (Heather), of Camillus, 10 grandchildren, Michaela, Anthony, Ty, Juliana, EJ, Alexia, Jake, Nicholas, Dominic and Sophia, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 8:45 am Thursday, September 4, 2014 at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, and 9:30 am at St. Cecilia’s Church, where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, DeWitt. Family and friends may call Wednesday, September 3, 2014 from 3 to 7 pm at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, 2601 Milton Avenue.

Contributions may be made in his memory to St. Cecilia’s Church, 1001 Woods Rd, Solvay, NY 13209 or The Tyrol Club of Solvay, 213 Lamont Ave, Solvay, NY 13209.

Please offer online condolences at www.bagozzitwins.com.