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Zelaway R. Sawyer
July 22, 1935 — May 21, 2019
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Zelaway R. Sawyer, Jr., 84, of Ithaca NY, passed away May 21, 2019. He was born in Gainesville, FL. He was predeceased by parents, Idella & Zelaway R. Sawyer, Sr., brothers Franklin & Xazier, sisters Sandra & Myrtice.
Zelaway is survived by his wife, Lisa; siblings Ira, Csiko, Lois, Jacqueline; many nieces & nephews.
Funeral arrangements by Bangs Funeral Home, Ithaca, NY.
Zelaway was a Chef at Cornell University for over 40 years. He attended classes at the Culinary Institute.
He enjoyed Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues music. In younger years, he played guitar with his brothers in their band the Fabulous Sawyer Boys.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday May 29, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at South Hill Cemetery on Coddington Road Ithaca, NY
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