Donald Gitlitz

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Donald Gitlitz passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016, at age 84, after a long battle with cancer. Born in 1932, Don married his high school sweetheart, Mae. After graduating from Fordham University, he went into the Army as a Lieutenant. Donald was a lifelong entrepreneur, starting the AMERICAN ELECTROFAX CORPORATION in 1965. Don also had a love of Dinosaurs and helped launch DINOSAURUS magazine as the Executive Vice President in 1994. Donald is survived by Mae; his sister Joan; his four children, Suanne (George), Gail (Tom), Craig (Maria) and Donna (Jeff); his eight grandchildren, Tara, Sheri, Melissa, Shannon, Evan, Alex, Jennifer and Joseph. Relatives and friends said their goodbyes on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Funeral services followed. Burial with military honors was held on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd. in Schuylerville.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sacred Heart Youth Program, 83-17 78th Avenue, Glendale, NY 11385.  Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.