Michael T. Bajish

Michael T. Bajish, 69, of Solvay, passed away Tuesday, July 7 at home with his family by his side. He was born in Syracuse and graduated from Solvay High School in 1963. He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, during which he served with the 162nd AHC from 1966-67. He was employed by Allied Chemical, LCP, Romano Ford and Burdick Toyota. He was a member of the Solvay-Geddes Vets, Right Coast Association, National Street Rod Association and was a communicant of St. Cecilia Church.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, the former Rosemary Colelli; son, Michael (Denise) Bajish, of Syracuse; daughter, Emily (Robbie Gruninger) Bajish, of Lakeland; 5 grandchildren: Alex Toole and Morgan Bajish, of Phoenix, Destynee Raines, Brooklyn and Jade Collier, all of Syracuse; his parents, Myron and Clara (Kucharski) Bajish, of Westvale; sister-in-law, Joan (James) Spallone, of FL; brother-in-law, Edward (Ellen) Colelli, of Solvay; beloved nieces, nephews and cousins,and his faithful companion,Lucy.

Funeral services will be held at 8:45 am Monday, July 13, 2015 at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME and 9:30 am at St. Cecilia's Church, Solvay where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated.

The Rite of Committal and burial with Military Honors will follow in Onondaga County Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Syracuse.

Family and friends may call from 1 to 4 pm Sunday, July 12, 2015 at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, 2601 Milton Ave.

Contributions may be made in his memory to St. Cecilia Church, 1001 Woods Rd, Solvay, NY 13209.

Please offer online condolences at www.bagozzitwins.com.