Poughkeepsie, NY
Donald L. Wilson of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022, in Milton, NY. He was 91.
The son of Clifford and Viola Wilson, he was born September 11, 1930, in Poughkeepsie, NY, and lived there all his life until being taken ill.
Donald worked for 40 years at Western Publishing and when that closed, he worked 15 years at PDQ Manufacturing. He also served in the National Guard for 4 years.
Donald enjoyed being an active member of his community. He coached Western Publishing Junior league baseball teams, City of Poughkeepsie PAL baseball teams, as well as flag football and softball teams. He also umpired for the City of Poughkeepsie and was a member of the Poughkeepsie Moose Club.
Donald was an avid sports fan. At one time, Donald was an active member of various bowling leagues. He enjoyed watching MLB, NBA, and NFL games on television. But even more than that he loved watching his step grandchildren's' games. He never missed a baseball, softball, basketball, or football game. Donald also enjoyed listening to music, vacationing at the beach, and an occasional cold Busch beer. Anyone that knew Donald was lucky. He was such a kind, caring man that would do anything for those he loved.
Survivors include his brother Richard Wilson and wife Janice of Rhinebeck NY, stepson George Grammas of New Paltz, niece Sharon & husband Pete Gallo of Red Hook, NY, nieces, Andrea &Terri, and nephew Winne of California, great niece Paige Gallo of Virginia and great nephews Camden and Tanner Hutchins and great-great nephew Wilson Hutchins. Step grandchildren George and Sharon Grammas of New Paltz, Tina Grammas of Milton, and Jerry and Stacy Grammas of Walden NY, great step-grandchildren Fallon Fitzpatrick of Florida, and Brittany &Dylan Grammas of Walden NY.
Donald was predeceased by Regina Grammas, his loving partner of 60 years. He was also predeceased by his parents, Clifford & Viola Wilson and brothers Tommy, Clifford and Winford Wilson and stepsons John and Jerome Grammas and a nephew, Scott Wilson.
There are no memorial services planned at this time. Burial will take place in the family plot at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.
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