Donald James Kalinkewicz

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Donald James Kalinkewicz, 67, resident of Lake George, was stricken suddenly while at work on August 5, 2016. Born on May 25, 1949 in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mildred Sanders Kalinkewicz. Don was a graduate of Galway High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University. His love of the water and Lake George led him to pursue employment at various marinas. Other hobbies included tennis, skiing, scuba diving, swimming and kayaking. Don is survived by five brothers, Gary (Sharyn), Jack (Maria), Kent (Karen), Keith (Carol) and Mark (Helen); two sisters, Linda Fitzpatrick (Thomas) and Melody Brown (Fenton); several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He will also be missed by his close companion Sandy Norgrove Bourdo. Friends and relatives gathered to say their goodbyes on Monday, August 8, 2016 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. A funeral service followed. Burial was private. Memorial contributions can be made in Don’s memory to the American Diabetes Association, Pine West Plaza Building 2, Suite 204, Washington Avenue, Albany NY 12205 or the Galway Central School System, 5317 Sacandaga Road, Galway, NY 12074. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.