FULTON, NY – Joseph J. Fauler, 67, of Fulton, went Home on Tuesday June 10, 2014, after a brief illness.
Joe had lived in the Fulton area since 1953 and had graduated from Oswego Catholic High.
He retired from the NY Air National Guard at Hancock Field in 2007 after more than 28 years of military service.
He had also worked at Fuccillo Kia, Oswego Industries and Birdseye Foods.
Joe loved the time he could spend on his family’s land and the serenity it provided.
His faith led him to Believer’s Chapel of Fulton where he was heavily involved with the food pantry and allowed him to serve his community in many ways.
Joe was a life member of V.F.W. Post 569, Fulton and participated in its patriotic holiday ceremonies.
He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Rose Bradley.
Joe is survived by his wife of 27 years, the former Bonnie Blaedon; two step-sons, Kenneth E. and Eric N. (Jenny Miller) Gustafson; foster-daughter, Saleta (Lackey) Morgan; his parents, Raymond and Mary Schmelzer Fauler; brothers, Raymond, Francis (Mary Jo Lamb), Paul Fauler; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be 2 to 5 p.m. Friday with a service to immediately follow at Believer’s Chapel of Fulton, 614 S. Fourth St., Fulton (across from McDonald’s).
Contributions may be made to Pregnancy Care Center of Oswego County, P.O. Box 5444, Oswego, 13126 or Oswego County Humane Society, 265 W. First St., Oswego, 13126.
Arrangements are in the care of Foster Funeral Home, Fulton.
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Worked with Joe for many years in the 174th Fighter Wing on F-16’s. Joe will be missed by all his fellow crew chiefs. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. God bless Joe. Cady “Oz” Kepler