NRMCA member Michael T. Saunders, 53, of Syracuse, NY, died Sunday, April 7. Saunders was president of Syracuse-based The Saunders Companies, a ready mixed concrete and gravel company established in 1891. It has been a member of NRMCA since 1944. Saunders is survived by his wife, Tracy (Lynch) Saunders of Syracuse; his mother, Marie R. Saunders of Florida and numerous other relatives.

A funeral was held April 12 with burial at the Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York, 1100 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY, 13210 or Truth Bible Fellowship, 3303 Makyes Road, Nedrow, NY 13120. Words of comfort may be expressed at tjpfuneralhome.com.