Michael E. Yeldon

November 16, 1964 - January 24, 2021

Michael E. Yeldon, 56, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Michael, affectionately known as “Big Mike” and “UNC” worked in Medical Transportation for over 20 years and most recently as a motor equipment operator for Onondaga County DOT. He loved classic cars, as well as motorcycles, with his prized possession being his 1956 Cadillac. A lover of music, he was a DJ for over 30 years and played the guitar. He was an avid sports fan; his favorite teams were the Buffalo Bills, New York Yankees, and SU. Mike enjoyed spending time at his camp in Mexico, NY and was known for his great sense of humor, especially his “bad jokes.” Michael is predeceased by his mother, Edith Yeldon; step-brother, Troy Noble; and beloved cat, Tonka. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Kathleen Yeldon; daughter, Catrina Yeldon; father, Thomas (Carol) Yeldon, Sr.; sisters, Connie (Dan) Ager and Dawn Harkness Fonseca; brothers, Jeffrey Yeldon, Thomas Yeldon, Jr., and Ric Harkness; step-sisters, Tammy Noble Collins and Sonya Noble-Miller; his beloved cats, Wiggles, Mitsy, and Tasha; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 29th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at FARONE & SON, Inc. Funeral Home, 1500 Park Street. A funeral service will take place on Saturday January 30th at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. To attend the service remotely, visit the funeral home’s website under Michael’s tribute page on Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial will be private. Contributions may be made to the CNY SPCA, 5878 E. Molloy Rd, Syracuse, NY 13211 or Helping Hounds Dog Rescuse 7268 Caswell St, N. Syracuse, NY 13212.