William J. Kanaley, 73, of Syracuse passed away Monday, September 6, 2010, at Community-General Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Chicago, he lived in the Syracuse area most of his life. William was a communicant of St. James Church in Syracuse. A caring and generous man, William volunteered and was involved with many groups and organizations in the community. He enjoyed sponsoring a child through the Feed the Children program. He served in the United State Marine Corps.

Survivors: his children, Judi (Mitchell) Payne of Warners, Nancy (Tim) Wavercak of Baldwinsville, John W. (Sandra Flynn) Kanaley of N. Syracuse, Susan (Duane O'Ree) Kanaley of Marcellus and his grandchildren, Michael, Steven, Chad, Ryan, Amanda, Miranda, Kaitlyn, Courtney and Timothy, Jr.; 3 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services: 9:15am Friday, September 10, 2010, at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsvile and 10:00am at St. James Church Syracuse. Burial at the convenience of the family in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Weedsport. Calling hours are 5-8pm Thursday, September 9, 2010, at the funeral home, 93 Downer Street.

Contributions: American Lung Association Of New York State, 155 Washington Ave., Suite 210, Albany, NY 12210