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Wayne Cogan Obituary
He was an avid collector of antiques and collectibles. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially at his camp in Brennan Beach. Wayne always made himself available to help anybody in need. Most importantly, he loved spending time with all of his family and friends.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Nancy; two daughters, Jacqueline (Larry) Webber and Janel (Kristopher) Epolito; a son, Brian (Lindsay) Cogan; grandchildren, William and Anthony Epolito, Noah, Riley and Jacob Cogan; six siblings and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours are Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, North Syracuse, NY.
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