Eric "Rick" Faigle's Obituary
Rick Faigle, 77, of Syracuse, was born March 28, 1940 to the late Syracuse University Dean of Liberal Arts and Vice Chancellor, Eric H. and Lucy P. Faigle. He passed on March 14, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He married his wife, Rena Cook on November 22, 1962 and they were married for 55 years.
Rick was a Cadet Sergeant in Company B at the Manlius Military School, graduating in 1958. He attended Syracuse University and graduated in 1963. He was a member of the 1959 National Championship Team with friendships lasting a lifetime. He became a Syracuse University sports fan at a young age and became even more passionate along with his own family, the players and other fans.
Some fondest memories were from Shehawken Lake in Starrucca, PA with cousins and friends, and Camp Woodcraft in Old Forge. Later working in Ogdensburg, Alexandria Bay where the Thousand Islands became one of his favorite places.
His greatest joy was spending time with his family attending baseball games, Oswego Speedway, anything SU, annual trips to Santa’s Workshop, traveling, including classic country singers.
Rick’s fascination with antique cars, fire engines and trains lead him to become a member of the CNY Chapter National Railway Historical Society. He became the Excursion Director for the local chapter. For several years he and Rena volunteered tirelessly to give others the opportunity, enjoyment, learning experience of riding the historical trains.
Rick remained a “Kid at Heart” and did things his way.
This is a legacy he leaves behind.
Eric is survived by his loving wife, Rena C. (Cook) Faigle; his daughter, Rena Mary and her husband Daniel; two sons, Eric Henry and Raymond Charles and his wife Ellen; Five grandchildren; and sister, Cynthia.
Family and friends may gather at 11 A.M. on Monday, April 2, 2018, followed by a Funeral Service in celebration of Eric’s life at 12 NOON at United Methodist Church, 111 Wesley Street, Manlius, NY, 13104.
Donations may be made in Eric’s name to his fathers, Dean Eric H. Faigle Scholarship Fund: Syracuse University, 621 Skytop Rd. RM 1131, Syracuse, NY 13244, ATTN: Ms. McAndrews For Eric H. Faigle Scholarship Fund. Phone # (315) 443-0248. [email protected]
PER ERIC'S WISHES, YELLOW FLOWERS ARE PREFERRED FOR ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS. HIS FAVORITE COLOR WAS YELLOW AND REPRESENTS HAPPINESS.
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