In Memory Of
Donald J. Makely
1932
2024
Donald J. Makely
July 26, 1932 — July 7, 2024
Donald J. Makely
Rochester, NY
On July 7, 2024, at the age of 91, Donald passed away peacefully.
Donald entered active service with the Air Force after graduating high school. He was a veteran of the Korean War and continued his service with the United States Army Reserves until his retirement in 1992. Upon his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he began working with the United States Postal Service where he retired 33 years later. Donald was a lifetime member of the Thomas F. Healy VFW Post 16.
Predeceased by his parents, John & Phoebe Makely; sister, Patricia Scranton; nephews, Michael & Kevin.
He is survived by his daughters, Dawn (Bryon) VanVorst & Kara Makely; beloved grandsons, Joseph Makely & Austin VanVorst; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 AM on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at St. Theodore's Church 168 Spencerport Rd, Rochester, NY 14606. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 2461 Lake Ave. Rochester, New York 14612
Contributions may be made in Donald's honor to: New York State Veterans Home at Batavia, Veterans Home at Batavia, 220 Richmond Avenue Batavia, New York 14020 or Click for donation options
The family would like to thank Pat and her Helpers, as well as the staff at Hildebrandt Hospice for their compassionate care that they provided.
To share a memory of Donald or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
Rochester, NY
On July 7, 2024, at the age of 91, Donald passed away peacefully.
Donald entered active service with the Air Force after graduating high school. He was a veteran of the Korean War and continued his service with the United States Army Reserves until his retirement in 1992. Upon his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he began working with the United States Postal Service where he retired 33 years later. Donald was a lifetime member of the Thomas F. Healy VFW Post 16.
Predeceased by his parents, John & Phoebe Makely; sister, Patricia Scranton; nephews, Michael & Kevin.
He is survived by his daughters, Dawn (Bryon) VanVorst & Kara Makely; beloved grandsons, Joseph Makely & Austin VanVorst; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 AM on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at St. Theodore's Church 168 Spencerport Rd, Rochester, NY 14606. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 2461 Lake Ave. Rochester, New York 14612
Contributions may be made in Donald's honor to: New York State Veterans Home at Batavia, Veterans Home at Batavia, 220 Richmond Avenue Batavia, New York 14020 or Click for donation options
The family would like to thank Pat and her Helpers, as well as the staff at Hildebrandt Hospice for their compassionate care that they provided.
To share a memory of Donald or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Donald J. Makely, please visit our flower store.
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