Cheryl R. (Johnson) Familo

December 26, 1946 - November 19, 2021

Cheryl R. (Johnson) Familo, 74, of Liverpool, passed away November 19, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born in Syracuse, daughter of the late Wilson and Winifred (Doctor) Johnson. Cheryl graduated from Lafayette High School and received her associates degree from Powelson Business Institute. She worked in the payroll department at Carrier/United Technologies. Cheryl was a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church and the Onondaga Nation. She was an avid SU sports fan, dirt car race fan and enjoyed NASCAR. She also enjoyed going to the casino, reading, listening to oldies music, and family get togethers. Cheryl is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Edward T. Familo; two brothers: Woodrow (Ann) Johnson and Wilson Johnson, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and godchildren. Special thank you to her cousin, Roberta “Dee” Johnson, MD and her best friend, Marge Tobin. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, followed by a funeral service in celebration of Cheryl’s life at 4 pm at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse, NY. Donations may be made to St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 904 Vine St., Liverpool, NY 13088.