10/16/2025
John D. Goss Jr.
October 13, 2025
John D. Goss Jr., 78; passed peacefully Monday, October 13th, 2025, with the people he loved and those who loved him close by his side at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY. John was born in Fulton, NY to the late John D. and Margaret E. (Lilly) Goss Sr. He remained a lifetime Fultonian and was a graduate of Oswego Catholic High School. Mr. Goss was a United States Veteran having served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1970. He worked in Fire Suppression with Sanford Fire Apparatus, Syracuse, NY and Sanford & Burtis Fire Equipment, Fulton, NY; retiring earlier this year in March as Vice President after enjoying a 39-year career. John enjoyed performing with the Fulton Gauchos as a trumpet player. He was a member and past president of the Fulton Lion’s Club and a recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. John was a past member and volunteer of the Knights of Columbus, and the Fulton Polish Home and past president and lifetime member of the Fulton Moose #1280 Men’s Club. John enjoyed camping, spending time with his children, family and friends and being an active member of the community. He especially loved Brennan Beach. John was a very knowledgeable and welcoming person. He was known as “the camp dad,” because he was the person who would lend a helping hand or volunteer a solution to a problem. Mr. Goss will be dearly missed by his wife of 23 years: Mary Renee Goss of Fulton, five children: Kimberly (Kelly) Leroux of Vancouver, BC; Dennis (Sarah Conklin) Goss, Chuck (Bridget) Battles, AmyJo (Christian Sweeting) Battles, and Wesley Battles all of Fulton, NY, his brother Daniel (Susan) Goss of Fulton; 10 grandchildren: Sarah, Katie, Lauren, Jacob, Ryan, Nicole, Max, Gracie, Fisher and Skyler; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling Hours will be conducted from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday at the Sugar Funeral Home Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton. A Graveside Service with Burial will be held privately at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fulton.