Obituary of Byron M. Metris

Byron M. Metris Tyrone: Byron M. Metris, age 61, of Bath, NY died Tuesday January 21, 2014 at his home, in Bath, NY. Honoring his wishes there were no prior calling hours. A Celebration of his Life was held at the Tyrone Fire Dept on January 22, 2014. Inurnment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions would be graciously accepted to help with expenses. Byron was born October 18, 1952 in Youngtown, OH, the son of George A. and the late Helen J. Willie Metris. He graduated from Clintondale High School in Michigan in 1970. On November 28, 1985 in Watkins Glen he married the former Sherrie K. Biscorner, whom he had been in love with since 1981. He returned to college late in life and received his A.S. Degree in Business Administration from Corning Community College in 1994. A mechanic all of his life, he worked for various car dealerships and eventually became fleet mechanic for Pepsi, in Elmira, NY. Health issues forced a career change, and he became an employment specialist with the A.R.C. of Steuben until 2013. Mr. Metris was an avid bowler and member of the Gummers League in Hornell, and the Mane Design League in Bath, and was an EMT-D with the Tyrone Fire Department. He is survived by his wife of 28 years Sherrie K. Metris of Tyrone, 7 children Angela M. (Sergio) Santi of Romeo, MI, Khristina I. (Roy) Sanchez of Germantown Hills, IL, Jessica M. (Juan) Hardin of Raleigh, NC, Nicholas L. (Laura Riddle) Metris, Becky J. (Aaron) Mathews all of Watkins Glen, Jennifer K. (Ken Price) Metris of Tyrone, Matthew G. (Heather Woodworth) Metris also of Watkins Glen; 21 grandchildren; his father George A. Metris of Savona; 2 brothers Randy Metris of Tyrone, Timothy Metris of Penn Yan; a sister Tammy (Joseph) Dombroski of Tyrone; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Helen J. Metris on January 2, 2003. Arrangements are by the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.