Martin Edward Connors, 62, of Marcellus passed away Monday, June 6, 2016, at home. Born in Auburn to the late Jack and Jeanne Connors, he formerly worked for Galson Laboratories in Syracuse. Marty was a graduate of St. Anthony of Padua School in Syracuse and attended Niagara University before enlisting in the U.S. Navy and proudly serving for six years. He was a resident of Marcellus since 1971 and was a devoted communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church in Marcellus.
Marty is survived by his sister Mary Lou (Norman) Hunt; brothers Kevin (Barbara) and Dan (Tonya); nieces Kate (Andy) Omilanowicz, Alicia and Emily Hunt and Allison Connors; nephews Rob (Kristine) Hunt, Nate Hunt, Brian, Jeremy and Zachary Connors and great niece Gabriella Hunt. He also leaves behind his aunt Eileen Gibbons, uncles James (Maureen) Connors and Bernie (Mary Ellen) Connors and several cousins. Besides his parents he was also predeceased by his brother Michael.
A mass of Christian burial was offered at 9 a.m. Thursday June 16, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Marcellus. The Rite of Committal and military honors for Marty was in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. There were no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Francis Xavier Church Outreach. Online condolences for the family may be left at plisfuneralhome.com.