John F. Place

June 11, 1923 - October 15, 2015

John Frederick Place of Camillus passed away peacefully on October 15, 2015. He was born in Binghamton, NY on June 10th, 1923 to Edward Z. and Ruth Bachman Place. John graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Electrical Engineering, membership in Tau Beta Pi, and later, earned an MBA there. John was a naval veteran of the Second World War, serving in the Pacific. He was a member of Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church, an avid reader, and enjoyed the Adirondacks and skiing. John retired after 42 years at GE as manager of RADAR and signal processing in the Heavy Military Electronics division. John was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Robert. He is survived by his sister, Helen Powell of Binghamton, NY, his wife Elizabeth Fulton Place and children: John Jr. (Karen) of Cincinnati, OH; Katherine (Elton) Mantle of Liverpool, NY; Peter (Mary) of Tully, NY; and Philip (Michelle) of Berne, NY; and grandchildren Lisa, Philip, Melanie, Kevin, Leanne, Catrina, Thomas and Evan. John is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and cousins. In accordance with his wishes, services will be private at St. Luke’s Church for immediate family and friends. Contributions in John’s memory may be made to St Luke’s or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, 10 Genesee St. Camillus. Please sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com