Harold K. Fetterly, 77, a resident of West 8th Street in Oswego, passed away Friday, at the Morningstar Care Center.

Harold was born in Oswego, the son of the late Orrin and Ethel (Muncy) Fetterly.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed as laborer and maintenance worker for the City of Oswego. He had previously worked, for many years, for the Oswego Castings Co.

He is survived by a daughter, Valerie Fetterly of Syracuse; two sons, Keith A. Fetterly of Oswego, and Kevin O. Fetterly of Oswego; a brother, Jim Fetterly of Idaho; a sister, Gladys Johnson of Oswego; and several nieces and nephews.

Services are private. There are no calling hours.

As we mourn the passing of our father, we would like to tell you of his wishes, and that we will be complying with every one of them.

While paying respect for others, he was always uncomfortable with the process of a wake and funeral. Therefore, he expressed that he did not want to go through with a traditional ceremony. With that, please understand and respect his wishes.

As we assisted our father through this, we thought the best way to honor our father, was to pass on his most profound thought. Some of this will be paraphrasing that thought.

Near the end he realized his imperfections, mistakes and short comings. Learn from (own up to) your mistakes. The biggest regret he had (we believe) was losing what everybody should hold dear… family! Whether fractured or together, he realized there should always be that bond! Whether together or not, there was a connection at one point. Remember this and let go of what you can't control.

As we go through the grieving process. We ask you to honor our father, the best way possible. Respect family, friends and cherish every fond memory these people bring into your life.  And, with his love of classic cars we ask that whenever you see one, please remember him.

Thank You,

With respect, his children

Memorial contributions can be made to The American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are in care of the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Oswego.