Terry `The Bear` Spath, 65, of Oswego Town, passed away March 24, 2014 at St. Joseph`s Hospital, Syracuse.
Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late John and Genevieve (Chapel) Spath. He worked as a Foreman for Wiltsie Construction in Oswego. He played some football and also softball for many years. He was an avid SU fan and enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia (Syrell) Spath; two brothers, William (Sally) Spath of Oswego; John III (Marla) Spath of Virginia; two sisters, Patricia Butler and Shelley (Tim) Barker, both of Oswego; many nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews; and his constant companion Dundee.
He was predeceased by a sister Jean Anne Lewis (2010).
Calling hours will be held 2-6 p.m. Friday, with a service to follow, at the Nelson Funeral Home, 11 West Albany St. Oswego. Spring burial will be in Oswego Town Rural Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., http://www.diabetes.org.
Online condolences may be made at www.nelson-funeralhome.com
