Frederick J. DeLany

Frederick J. "Freddy" DeLany, 69, of Syracuse, passed away on June 4, 2026, at Upstate University Hospital following a courageous three-year battle with throat cancer. Born in North Carolina, Freddy later moved to the Central New York area and graduated from West Genesee High School with the Class of 1975, where he proudly played varsity football and lacrosse. For many years, Freddy was a dedicated and proud member of the Carpenters Local 277. He built a respected career in the trade, starting out as a skilled carpenter, advancing to foreman, and ultimately serving as a Project Manager. Throughout his career, he lent his expertise to numerous general construction projects, including his time working with Samuel Kossoff & Sons, Inc. of Syracuse. Freddy possessed a deep appreciation for the outdoors and the changing seasons. He looked forward to the warm weather when he could ride his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and tend to his vibrant vegetable and flower gardens. An avid outdoorsman, his absolute favorite pastime was fly fishing—a passion that took him everywhere from the waters of Nine Mile Creek to the rivers of Colorado. He also cherished frequent trips to Barrett Pond in Canada for Largemouth-Bass fishing a place more meaningful as it was Grandpa Joe’s birthplace. Closer to home, Freddy had a great love for cooking, a gift he regularly shared with family and friends. He had a love of dogs especially Liberty and appreciation of old-time rock and roll. He was predeceased by his parents, Frederick T. DeLany, III and Joanne Barrett DeLany; his sister, M. Colleen Kolakowski; and two brothers who passed away at birth, Patrick and Daniel; his brother-in-law Scott Bourcy; and his dog Liberty. Freddy is survived by his son, Jason DeLany of Camillus; two daughters, Meghan DeLany of Marcellus and Rane Bullion of Ithaca; two grandchildren, Austin DeLany and Landon Kilburn; and two great-grandchildren, Beckham and Bowen DeLany. He also leaves behind seven siblings: David B. of Camillus, Mark E. DeLany of Oswego, Timothy S. (Sally) DeLany of Camillus, Matthew J. (Andrea) DeLany of Camillus, Sheila A. (Kevin) Kubinski of Elmira, Erin of Syracuse, and Shannon D. Bourcy of Cape Vincent, NY; as well as three aunts; three uncles and special friend Deborah Meyer. A private celebration of life service will be held at a future date, followed by a private burial. Arrangements are under the care of B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, Camillus. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to West Genesee Athletic Association, PO Box 25, Camillus, NY 13031 or online at https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=KEUvruLwiYpBPMCraOjzu4weuSyfaAH6xACON3tMv_g5Sb4HzfRfUcP5P6Xqa6eVuve7IA0i5dXvW9q7 Please share your favorite memories, stories, and sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com

Frederick J. DeLany

May 15, 1957 - June 4, 2026