Darlene Graham's Obituary
Darlene Graham, 74, of Liverpool, passed away Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Syracuse, the daughter of the late Charles "Bud" and Laura (McLean) McDonald. Darlene retired from Carrier Corporation after many years of service. Her family was her life and she loved spending time and caring for her grandchildren, always putting them before herself.
She was predeceased by her daughter-in-law, Brenda Graham in 2012. Darlene is survived by her son, Michael Graham of Liverpool; daughter, Kelly Ziparo of Mattydale; five grandchildren, Samuel and Nicholas Ziparo, Michael, Kayla and Faith Graham; a great-granddaughter, Lea Ziparo; a sister, Shelby (Donald) Kimball of Jacksonville, FL; five nieces, Wendi Hollis, Cynthia, Kristy and Tamara Kimball and Jennifer Klarner.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 8:30 am in the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME and 9:30 am in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, where a mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will be in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Family and friends may call at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse on Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
Contributions in Darlene's memory may be made to The Kimball Family Foundation, 9288 Rosewater Lane, Jacksonville, Florida 32256 which helps with research for hereditary cancers.
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