Obituary of William A. Brunner

William "Bill" A. Brunner, 69, of Syracuse passed away on February 20, 2017. Bill served in the US Navy. He retired in 2015 from a long career with Empower FCU as the Director of Business Development. Bill was predeceased by his parents, George Jr. and Mary Brunner, and his brother, George Brunner III. He is survived by his wife and soulmate, Dianne; his children, Heather (Andrew) Graney and Jennifer (Scott) Graney both of Rochester, NY; 5 grandchildren, Makenna, Jack, Elizabeth, Will, and Emma; sister-in-law, Judy Brunner, and his sister, Martha MacDonald. Calling hours will be held on Monday, February 27, 2017 from 5 to 7pm at the Edward J. Ryan and Son Funeral Home. A service will be held immediately afterwards at 7pm at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society: 6725 Lyons St, East Syracuse, NY 13057 or Hospice of CNY, 990 7th N St, Liverpool, NY 13088.