John "Jay" Butz
September 21, 1956 - November 8, 2017
John “Jay” Lawrence Butz, 61, of Syracuse, beloved son, husband, father, friend, and coach passed unexpectedly at home. Jay was preceded in death by his father, John, mother, Gloria Shmokaluk Butz-Hotze, and step-father, Howard Hotze. Jay is survived by his loving wife, Susan; son, John and his wife Shannon; daughter, Merrissa and her fiancé Jonathan; brother, David; step-brother, Howard; step-sister, Christine; and a host of extended family and friends. Calling hours are Wednesday, November 15th, from 4-7 PM at B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, 10 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Reflections and memories will be shared at the close of calling hours. Services will be Thursday, 10 AM at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Church, 207 Tompkins St., Syracuse. In lieu of flowers, consider donations to the Youth Soccer Program at the Y.M.C.A of Greater Syracuse, https://secure.ymca.org/securepayment/branch/donate.php?branch_id=1001 or The Dewitt Animal Hospital, 5620 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY 13214 in honor of his favorite grand-dog Nenny. http://www.dewittanimalhospital.org/ Online condolences at www.BLBUSH.com
John “Jay” Lawrence Butz, 61, of Syracuse, beloved son, husband, father, friend, and coach passed unexpectedly at home. Jay was preceded in death by his father, John, mother, Gloria Shmokaluk Butz-Hotze, and step-father, Howard... View Obituary & Service Information