David E. Vermilya, 68

David E. Vermilya, 68, of the Seneca River, Baldwinsville, passed away suddenly after a short illness March 24, 2017. Born in McGraw, N.Y., to Robert and Margaret Vermilya , he grew up attending the Manlius First Baptist Church
He is a graduate of F-M High School in 1966 and Hobart College in 1970. He took a position in March 7, 1971, at Town Shop Youth Center as a youth worker extraordinaire. He was consistently patient, respectful, and warm to all teens. He often said “it is an honor and privilege to serve the youth of Camillus.” He received numerous awards over his career. In 2000 he and Cheryl received the Syracuse Post Standard Achievement Award.
He enjoyed hiking, bird watching, kayaking and cross country skiing. He was a practical joker, photographer, lover of music and festivals and his smoky bear, his Maine Coon buddy. Also a lover of homemade food, for which he never forgot to thank Cheryl.
Survived by his wife Cheryl, college sweethearts who married in the college chapel in 1970; a sister Lois (Len) Weslowski; a niece Alana; a nephew Owen; and a sister-in-law L. Brooke Johnson.
A remembrance service to be held in May will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, 10 Genesee St., Camillus. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camillus Town Shop, 4600 W. Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13219. Please sign the guestbook at blbush.com.