SARATOGA SPRINGS — Donald F. Massey, 89, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2015 at Wesley Health Care Center, after a brief stay.
Born in Ballston Spa, on May 1, 1926 to Herbert C. and Mary (Kirkpatrick) Massey, Don served in the United States Navy during World War II. Upon his discharge, he worked his entire career with the Federal Government at the Watervliet Arsenal.
Don was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa and also attended services at St. Peter’s and St. Clements churches in Saratoga. He was a great outdoorsman with a love for hunting, fishing and playing golf. Don was a founding member of Sara Spa Rod and Gun Club and represented his team as an expert marksman garnering many awards and distinctions for the club.
He is survived by his nephews, Richard (Marguerite) Massey of Billerica MA, Robert (Terri) Massey of Lawrenceville, GA, David Massey (Jill Teresi) of Mobile, AL, and his nieces, Laurie (Lloyd) Larson of Anoka, MN and Dorene Couch of Saratoga Springs. Survivors also include many great nieces and nephews. Mr. Massey is predeceased by his father and mother, his brother Robert H. Massey of Lake George, and his beloved sister-in-law, Evelyn (Torlone) Massey of Saratoga Springs.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place followed by burial with military honors at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville in the spring at the convenience of the family. An announcement will be placed, as well as posted on Facebook, detailing the date and times to include a gathering of family and friends at the Principessa Elena following the services.
Mr. Massey’s family wishes to extend many thanks to his doctors, his nurses and caregivers at Wesley, all the CNA’s who lovingly cared for Don, especially to those of you on 2 Hawthorn. Your kindness and care for our uncle is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
In lieu of cards and flowers, the family asks donations be made in his name to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
