ONEIDA, N.Y. -- People paid their respects to a local leader who passed away. Calling hours were held for Oneida's Mayor on Tuesday.

Don Hudson died after a long battled with an illness, he was 56. Hudson worked for the city for many years, first as a firefighter, and later as a fire chief. He was elected as Mayor in 2011.

Calling hours will continue on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Kallet Civic Center. His funeral will be held at the Civic Center following calling hours on Wednesday.