Brian Deacon

Brian R. Deacon December 13, 2022 Brian R. Deacon, a longtime resident of Fayetteville, N.Y. flew with the angels to his Heavenly Father on December 13, 2022. His wife, Ann, was at his side holding his hand. Brian is free from the cruel disease of dementia. Brian was born June 23, 1945 to Joseph and Jane Burke Deacon in Buffalo N.Y. At the age of 13 his father, a railroad man, was transferred to Syracuse and the family settled at 321 Homewood Dr., Fayetteville. Brian was in the first graduating class of the then new Fayetteville-Manlius High School. He was awarded a Navel ROTC Scholarship to Tulane University, graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering. Brian continued his Navy career serving his country in Brooklyn Navel Yard, Guantanamo Bay and "boots" on the ground in Viet Nam. Brian's post Navy years found him to find new adventures. In the early 70's he ventured out to Aspen, Colorado where he discovered his love of the outdoors and down his skiing. Brian had a keen ear for good music and was able to enjoy John Denver, Carly Simon as budding artist in Aspen music scene. Brian was employed at the Aspen Water Board. In the mid 70's Brian ventured to San Francisco where he sharpen his skills in auto mechanics. Upon learning of his mother's declining health, Brian returned to Syracuse in the early 80's. Brian was a warm, friendly soul with a quiet demeanor and a twinkle in his eye. It was his smile and that twinkle and the share love of music that captured Ann one February night at Kitty Hoynes. Ann and Brian were married and continue to enjoy local music scene together. They loved to dance and soon were identified as the dancing Deacons. Sunday afternoons Brian would "map" out a new spot for the two of them to explore the mountains, lakes and various point of interest. "His" Ann is truly going to miss "Her" Brian." Down hill and cross country skiing, cycling, motor cart racing at Cherry Valley Race Track are but a few of Brian's interest. He was known as the "Deke" on Shifty's pool table. Brian followed the "CUSE" basketball, lacrosse and was one of the original ticket holders for the football team in the Dome. Brian retired from Steps Plus as an Estimator. Brian will be truly missed by his loving family and many friends. He was predeceased by his mother and father, his brother Bruce. Surviving with a heavy heart is his wife Ann DeLaney Deacon along with his step-children Edward, Sean, Mary Kohles, brother Ross (Pat), and his in-laws Jane Deacon, John & Liz DeLaney, Tom DeLaney, Eileen & John Clarke, Sally & Paul Goldberg, Jim DeLaney, Paul & Micki DeLaney, Justin & Joan DeLaney, Molly & Peter Radez, Joe & Cindy DeLaney. Many, many nieces and nephews. In Brian's giving spirit, his body has been donated to the Anatomical Program at Upstate Medical University. A Mass in celebration of Brian's life will be celebrated at All Saint's Church, Lancaster Ave., Syracuse, N.Y. on January 28, 2023. Calling hours at 10 am with Mass at 11 am. For those unable to attend there will be live streaming at www.allsaintssyracuse.org/mass. Ann would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the staff at Central Park Nursing Home especially the "angels" that work on the Dementia Unit for their kind, loving and understanding care that my Brian received while he was a resident there. They are truly extra special folks. In Brian's memory, please consider a gift to the Alzheimer's Research Unit at Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, N.Y. Please leave Memories and Condolences on syracuse. com/obits