Wayne L. Osborne, 76, of Baldwinsville, NY died Monday, May 17, 2010 at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. He was born December 24, 1933 in Fulton, NY. Wayne served in the US Navy from May 1952 to January 1955. He also served as a volunteer firefighter for many years with the Baldwinsville Fire Department where he was a lifetime member. He retired from Cole Muffler in 1999 as a skilled craftsman and has enjoyed spending his retirement with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Survivors: Wayne leaves behind his loving wife of 36 years, Alice Osborne; his beloved children, Mark, Gary (Sandy), Brian (Linda), Lori (Ken) Dupra, Marcia (Donald) Schwartz, Gary (Jeanni) Cunningham; Greg (Michele) Cunningham, Merrie (Scott) Thomas and Michele (Joe) Loffredo; his loving grandchildren, great grandchildren and his sister, Marilyn Osborne of Prescott, Arizona.

Services: 11:00am Friday, May 21, 2010 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville. Calling hours are 3-5pm & 7-9pm Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the funeral home, 93 Downer Street. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers to Baldwinsville Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 257, Baldwinsville, NY 13027 or VA Medical Center, 800 Irving Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210.

He will be forever be in our hearts.