Albert J. Vining, 73, of Baldwinsville passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016, at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. He was born in Cincinnatus and resided in Baldwinsville the past 50 years. Albert served in the US Marines from 1961 – 64. He retired after 35 years from the Carrier Corporation and was currently employed as a security officer at the Federal Office Building in Syracuse.

He was predeceased by his parents Albert and Beatrice and sister, Beverly Christiansen.

Albert is survived by his wife of 50 years Sharon Crowder Vining; his daughters, Julia Yando and Cynthia (Don) Cronin; his son, Thomas Vicat; grandchildren, Matthew, Eric and Nicholas Yando; Thomas Albouy and Carsyn Cronin; Katherine and Thomas Vicat; two sisters, Arlene and Joyce; a brother-in-law Michael Crowder; several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are 4-7pm Thursday, August 11, 2016, at the Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St. Baldwinsville. Services are at 12:00pm Friday, August 12, 2016, at the funeral home with burial to follow in Riverview Cemetery.

To honor his love of animals, donations may be made to the SPCA, 5878 E. Molloy Road, Mattydale, NY 13211 or to the Veterans Administration (volunteer.va.gov)