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In Memoriam

Jeffrey W. Chamberlain, 59

December 1, 1962 – May 27, 2022

Jeffrey W. “Jeff” Chamberlain

ONEONTA – Jeffrey W. “Jeff” Chamberlain passed away May 27, 2022 in Utica, NY, at the age of 59. Jeff was born in Johnson City, NY, to parents Gary and Barbara Chamberlain and attended Oneonta High School and graduated from South Jefferson High School in Adams, NY. He also attended Jefferson Community College in Watertown, NY.

Jeff was a mason for Casler Masonry, Inc., and he was a proud member of the BAC Local 2. Jeff loved his work and was well respected in his field by his employer and co-workers.

Jeff is survived by his much loved daughter, Brianna, Arcade, NY; parents, Gary and Barbara Chamberlain, Hendersonville, NC; brother, John, Hendersonville, NC; sister, Karen (David) Elderkin, Greensboro, NC; close cousins, Gerald (Valerie) and Glen (Marla) Chamberlain of Adams Center, NY, with whom he shared many good times; Aunt Fran (Chamberlain) Clifford of Belleview, FL and Whitney Point, NY; as well as several cousins and friends.

He was predeceased by maternal grandparents, Peter and Elizabeth Elenois and paternal grandparents, Gary and Edith Chamberlain.

The family asks that you submit a memory of Jeff for his daughter, Brianna to remember him by. To leave a message of condolence for Jeff’s family, or share a special memory of Jeff, please click the Share Memories button at: https://www.newcomersyracuse.com/Obituary/215387/Jeffrey-Chamberlain/Syracuse-NY

The family will be holding a private celebration of life.

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4 Comments Leave a Reply

  1. Spent a lot of time with Jeff at the boys club in Oneonta, sad to hear of this. Condolences to Brenda and family.

  2. Spent a lot of time with Jeff at the boys club in Oneonta, sad to hear of this. Condolences to Brenda and family.

  3. Yesterday while waiting for a traffic light, I saw a dark blue 70’s camaro. This car reminded me of Jeff, I found myself wondering what ever happened to him, where (and if) he settled down. I decided to do a google search, (you can find anyone). I was shocked to see his obituary and that he had just recently passed. My deepest sympathy goes out to his friends and his family and I am glad that he got back ‘home’ to Oneonta. I dated Jeff during our last year of High School in Adams NY, his smile and laughter was the best, we had a lot of good times driving around in that blue camaro. Although we went our separate ways after graduation, I hoped that he would find whatever/whoever he needed. I know he will be missed by many and never forgotten.

  4. Yesterday while waiting for a traffic light, I saw a dark blue 70’s camaro. This car reminded me of Jeff, I found myself wondering what ever happened to him, where (and if) he settled down. I decided to do a google search, (you can find anyone). I was shocked to see his obituary and that he had just recently passed. My deepest sympathy goes out to his friends and his family and I am glad that he got back ‘home’ to Oneonta. I dated Jeff during our last year of High School in Adams NY, his smile and laughter was the best, we had a lot of good times driving around in that blue camaro. Although we went our separate ways after graduation, I hoped that he would find whatever/whoever he needed. I know he will be missed by many and never forgotten.

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