Walter S. "Sonny" Lazarek, Jr., 82 of Oswego passed away Wednesday morning at his home.

He was born in Oswego and was the son of the late Walter S. and Mary M. Kuzawski Lazarek.

Mr. Lazarek was educated in Oswego Schools and was a graduate of the Oswego High School.

He served in the US Army Reserves.

He owned and operated Lazarek, Inc. with his brother Stanley for many years following the passing of their father, Walter S. Lazarek, Sr.

Mr. Lazarek was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 545 for over fifty years.

He is survived by his sister Mary D. Binsley of Syracuse, three brothers, Albert M. Lazarek and Stanley (Jean) Lazarek both of Oswego, Stephen (Beth) Lazarek of Drums, PA, his very special Aunt Irene Kuzawski and Uncle Robert (Rosemarie) Kuzawski of Oswego and a brother in-law Donald Rankin of Ashville, NC and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a sister Marjorie Rankin.

Graveside services will be at Noon on Monday October 2, in St. Peter's Cemetery.

There are no calling hours.

Contributions may be made to the Oswego Animal Shelter 621 East Seneca St. Oswego, NY 13126.