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LeRoy F. `Sonny` Johnson, 83, a resident of Co Rt. 7, Town of Oswego, passed away January 22, 2014 at the Oswego Hospital.
Born in the Town of Oswego, he was the son of the late George and Marian (Laurent) Johnson. He was a United States Army Veteran. He worked as a Machinist for Black Clawson for more than 24 years, retiring in 1993. He previously worked at Industrial Precision and Lagoe's Machine Shop. A life resident of Oswego Center, Sonny enjoyed hunting and fishing. He played softball for Nunzie's and Salvadore's. He was a SU Basketball and Football fan and enjoyed the Yankee's and NY Giants. He was a member of the American Legion Post 268.
Surviving are his wife, Gladys (Fetterly) Johnson; three daughters, Cathy Johnson of Wintergarden, Fl; Laurie (Gred Bracy) Johnson of Oswego Town; Deanne Crisafulli of Oswego; two sons, Terry (Lori) Johnson; Eric Johnson, both of Oswego Town; a brother, Wesley (Ethel) Johnson, of Fl; a sister, Doris Wiggins of Auburn; a brother-in-law, Robert Victory Sr.; four grandchildren, Cassandra Crisafulli, Michael Crisafulli, Terrance Johnson and Ashley Johnson; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother Paul Johnson and sisters Jeanette Victory, Evelyn Lawton and Rose Scruton.
Calling hours will be held 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, with a service to follow, at the Nelson Funeral Home, 11 West Albany St. Oswego. Spring burial will be in Oswego Town Rural Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.nelson-funeralhome.com
UPDATE: Funeral Services for LeRoy "Sonny" Johnson, who passed away January 22, 2014, were held 6 p.m. Tuesday, at the Nelson Funeral Home, with Rev. George Demass officiating. Words of remembrance were shared by his daughters, Laurie Johnson and Deanne Crisafulli and granddaughter, Cassandra Crisafulli. Spring burial will be in Oswego Town Rural Cemetery.
