Alan J. Ruskowski, 54, of Baldwinsville died Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at his home following a long illness. He was born in Cornwall, NY and lived in the Baldwinsville area the past 10 years. Al was employed for 31 years with St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a communicant and former choir member at St. Mary's Church. He was an active member of the CNY Cage Bird Club in Syracuse. Al was predeceased by his sister, Diane Turner of Saratoga.

Survivors: his wife of 19 years, the former Kathleen C. Chilton; three daughters, Carolena Blake of Phoenix, Celeste Ruskowski of Syracuse and Rosemarie Ruskowski of No. Syracuse; a brother, John B. Ruskowski of Oswego; two grandchildren, Rachel and Bobby Blake; four nieces and nephews.

Services: 10:00am Saturday, November 4, 2006 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville and 10:30am at St. Mary's Church. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours are 4-7pm Friday, November 3, 2006 at the funeral home, 93 Downer Street.

Contributions: CNY Cage Bird Club, PO Box 5627, Syracuse, NY 13220.