Frederick Vail obituary: Frederick Vail's Obituary, Syracuse

In Memory Of
Frederick M. "Fred" Vail
1929 - 2018

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Obituary photo of Frederick Vail, Syracuse-NY

In Memory Of
Frederick M. "Fred" Vail
1929 - 2018

Frederick M. Vail , 88, passed away on Monday after a long illness.

Frederick was born in Syracuse, the son of the late Frederick and Marion Vail.

Fred served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, and worked for the Railroad for over 30 years. Fred enjoyed the outdoors and his many trips to the family camp near Cape Vincent.

He was predeceased by his parents, as well as his siblings Donald and Marilyn.

Frederick is survived by his wife Alvina of 65 years, children; James (Ann) Vail, William Vail, Robert (Andrea) Vail, and Darlene (Andrew) Nottingham, grandchildren; Kate, Allison, Tracey, Amie, Kade, and Tyler, sisters; Katherine Balch and Elizabeth Alt.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, August 17th from 11-1pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals – N. Syracuse, with services at 1pm.

Burial will take place at Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

To share a memory of Fred, or leave a special message for the family, please click the Share Memories button above.

Frederick M. Vail , 88, passed away on Monday after a long illness.

Frederick was born in Syracuse, the son of the late Frederick and Marion Vail.

Fred served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, and worked for the Railroad for over 30 years. Fred enjoyed the outdoors and his many trips to the family camp near Cape Vincent.

He was predeceased by his parents, as well as his siblings Donald and Marilyn.

Frederick is survived by his wife Alvina of 65 years, children; James (Ann) Vail, William Vail, Robert (Andrea) Vail, and Darlene (Andrew) Nottingham, grandchildren; Kate, Allison, Tracey, Amie, Kade, and Tyler, sisters; Katherine Balch and Elizabeth Alt.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, August 17th from 11-1pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals – N. Syracuse, with services at 1pm.

Burial will take place at Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

To share a memory of Fred, or leave a special message for the family, please click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Friday, August 17, 2018 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
705 North Main Street
Syracuse, NY 13212
Directions & Map

Service

Friday, August 17, 2018 at 1:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
705 North Main Street
Syracuse, NY 13212
Directions & Map

Interment

Pine Plains Cemetery
8686 Henry Clay Blvd, Clay, NY 13041

New Comer Funeral Home (315-214-0400) is assisting the family

New Comer Funeral Home (315-214-0400) is assisting the family

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