J. William "Rocky" Herrmann February 4, 2018 At the grand age of 90, "Rocky" J. William Herrmann, departed this life Sunday February 4th. Born in Auburn N.Y., he was a graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy and was a Navy Veteran of WWII and proud of his service on board the USS Midway. After graduating from Syracuse University he co-owned Herrmann Bros. Construction Company with his brother Bob and was past President of the Home Builders Association in Syracuse. Following that he owned and operated John Barleycorn Memorial Pub in Eastwood. Rocky was a longtime member of the Arion Stein Club, Onondaga Ski Club, Jazz Society and the German American Society of CNY. He enjoyed downhill skiing, yodeling, drinking beer, his convertibles and laughing with his friends and family. He and his wife of 63 years, Sylvia, traveled the country listening to their beloved Dixieland music (and any live music). Rocky never met a person he couldn't talk to and always had a joke ready to tell. He was often the best dressed man in the room and was rarely seen without cowboy boots and a hat. He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia, his twin daughters, Lynn (Ron) Yencha and Leigh (Mike) Merriman, both of Syracuse, grandchildren Shawn, Betsy, Emily and Paul. Calling hours are Wednesday Feb. 7 from 4-7pm at Gang Memorial Chapel 104 Fordham Rd. at Teall Ave. Contributions to the Alzheimer Association or the SPCA.