Mr. Stanley H. "Bucky" Fernalld Sr.

Mr. Stanley H. “Bucky” Fernalld, Sr., age 89, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015 at the Veterans Affairs Community Living Center in Syracuse with his loving family by his side. Born in Norwich Corners, NY on August 31, 1925, Stanley was the son of the late James and Orpha (Harvey) Fernalld. He was educated in the Sauquoit Valley Central School District. Without a moment’s hesitation, Bucky left high school to answer his country's call to arms and enlisted in the United States Army to defend the allied cause at the outset of World War II. He fought with valor at the Battle of the Bulge, a surprise German offensive campaign where the United States incurred their highest casualties of the war. Bucky also participated in the Battle of Normandy which was the largest invasion by sea in history. He had faith and fidelity to his military service and was proud to be an American veteran. For his valorous and honorable service from October 1943 to January 21, 1947 during World War II, and his service in 1951 during the Korean Conflict, Bucky was awarded various medals commending his courage in combat. On September 18, 1948, Stanley married the former Ann Aiello with whom he shared traditional family values of their era. Ann supported him in all his endeavors and Stanley loved her with all his heart. They were married for 66 years. Stanley worked as a building supervisor for the YMCA and Wonder Bread where he addressed all their mechanical needs. He had many side jobs; he was the owner of Buck’s Repair Service and Bucky’s Towing, and in Wildlife control where he was nicknamed “Trapper Buck”. He was also a part time small appliance mechanic for the Utica Spray & Chemical Company. Whether he was on the battlefield or on the home front providing for his family, Bucky was blessed with an unstoppable work ethic. Although he was a quiet man of simple pleasures, Bucky liked to keep busy and active. He occupied his time with gardening, raising chickens and rabbits, hunting, and NASCAR. His civic affiliations included the American Legion New Hartford Post #1376 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Schuyler Post #8728. Stanley and Ann were members of the Assembly of God Church where they practiced their faith and held a love for their church family. Stanley is survived by his wife, Ann; his daughters and sons-in-law, Arlene and Frank Guerriero of Carefree, Arizona, and Renee and Tom Heiland of Utica; his son and daughter-in-law, Stanley “Bucky” II and Anita Fernalld of Frankfort, NY; his grandchildren, Melissa Guerriero of Cave Creek, AZ, Rocco and Melissa Fernalld of Marcy, and Stanley “Bucky” III and Dina Fernalld of Utica; and his great-grandchildren, Victor, Vanessa, Bianca, Kadence, Makenly, and Rocco. He will also be remembered by his sister and brother-in-law, Gloria and Robert Hosey of Sauquoit; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Homer and Josephine Fernalld, and Mike and Edith Fernalld; his sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Bill Lawton; and his in-laws, Salvatore and Vera Aiello. All services for Stanley were held privately. Those wishing to express an act of kindness in Bucky’s memory may make a donation to the Veteran Affairs Medical Center Office of Volunteer Services, 800 Irving Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210.

Mr. Stanley H. "Bucky" Fernalld Sr.

August 31, 1925 - February 6, 2015