Christine A. Fay, 57, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. Born in Syracuse on Friday, April 29, 1955, she was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. Christine was a 1973 graduate of Bishop Ludden High School. She was employed by Veterans Affairs Medical Center for 29 years. She enjoyed gardening, animals, yoga and spending time with her sister and friends.

Christine was predeceased by her parents, Martha and Patrick Fay.

Surviving are her sister, Sister Margaret Patrick Fay; many cousins and close friends; her beloved dogs, Roxy and Aidan; and her cat, Cali.

Relatives and friends may call Tuesday, March 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 27 in Holy Family Church. Christine will be laid to rest in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Stevens-Swan Humane Society of Oneida County, Inc., 5664 Horatio St., Utica, NY 13502 or to Sisters of St. Francis, Development Office, 2500 Grant Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13208.