Mr. Clerio R. Carducci

Clerio R. Carducci, 94, of Solvay, passed away Friday March 23rd at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born in Chisolm, Minnesota, he lived in Solvay most of his life. He was a US Navy Veteran of World War II. Clerio was employed by Crucible Steel for 40 years before retiring as an Ultrasonic Inspector in 1980. He was a member of the Stanley Pennock VFW Post 2893, where he was past president and commander, the Solvay-Geddes Vets, the Hilltop Club, and the Steelworkers Union. He was a longtime communicant of St. Cecilia Church and past member of its Holy Name Society. Clerio was predeceased by his wife Mary in 1999, and his 3 brothers, Rudolph, Alfred and Romeo.

He is survived by a sister, Clara Babbini, of Solvay, a sister-in-law, Elda Carducci, of Camillus and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 9:15 am Monday in BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, Solvay, and 10 am at St. Cecilia Church, Solvay, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Burial will follow in Onondaga County Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours are from 1to 4 pm Sunday at the funeral home, 2601 Milton Avenue.

Contributions may be made to the DAV c/o VAMC 800 Irving Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210.

Condolences may be offered at www.bagozzitwins.com.