BFC 2016 will be dedicated to the memory of long-time BFC veteran Jason Dellilo, of Baldwinsville, who passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2016, at 42 years old.
Jason was born in Syracuse and graduated from P.V. Moore High School in Central Square. In the Marine Corps he served as a rifleman in the infantry division, earning several medals for outstanding performance.
He loved the outdoors, golfing, snowmobiling, the NY Giants and cycling. Jason was a competitive cyclist for over 20 years racing for Bike Loft East and more recently for the US Military.
He often said that if he could do only one race a year it would be the Black Fly Challenge. He was the BFC’s most frequent competitor, always a gentleman and a true friend of the race.
We will miss you Jason ~ the Black Fly Challenge won’t be the same without you!
below: Jason, front and center at the start of BFC 2012.
photo by Carolyn Belknap
