SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We have some sad news to pass along. Longtime Syracuse University superfan Don Waful has passed away.
Waful, who was 103, died on Thursday.
The World War II veteran was honored last month on College Colors Day. Since 1945, he had only missed three SU home games.
Waful married the love of his life, Cassie, and they were married 53 years and had two sons.
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