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In Memory of
Donald
Nightingale
Nightingale
1923 - 2011
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Obituary for Donald Nightingale
Donald "Dide" Nightingale, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Monday Feb. 28, 2011 surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Marcellus. He was a graduate of Marcellus High School and Alfred State College after serving in the Coast Guard during WWII. Dide was the Co-owner of Nightingale Mills which was established by his great grandfather in 1888. After turning over the business to his sons, Dide continued working daily until his health declined in January. On any given morning he and Casey could be found repairing screens and windows in his "back office," or visiting with customers and long-time friends.
One of Dide's favorite past times was entertaining friends and family at his beautiful Otisco Lake home. His favorite event was the annual July 3rd and 4th celebration which included two days of fun, food and fireworks.
He loved having his children and grandchildren spend time at his house. His good natured personality and wonderful sense of humor leaves his family with decades of fond memories.
Along with his family, he will be missed by many friends from his pitch and golf leagues. His zest for life and having fun will be remembered by all who knew him throughout his life.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 57 years Barbara Bass Nightingale.
Dide is survived by his children Cindy (Mickey) Schechter of Syracuse, Mark (Kathy) Nightingale of Marcellus, Peter (Jan) Nightingale of Marietta and Amy (Pat) Donahue of Marcellus; brother Dick Nightingale of Fort Myers, FL; 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and his faithful yellow lab "Casey"
Services for Dide were 10 a.m. Friday March 4, 2011 at the Plis Funeral Home. Spring burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Marcellus. Friends may call on the family from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral hoem, 33 North St., Marcellus.
The family request in lieu of flowers, that donations be made in Dide's memory to either Marcellus Ambulance or Hospice of CNY.
Read Donald Nightingale's Obituary and Guestbook on www.plisfuneralhome.com.
One of Dide's favorite past times was entertaining friends and family at his beautiful Otisco Lake home. His favorite event was the annual July 3rd and 4th celebration which included two days of fun, food and fireworks.
He loved having his children and grandchildren spend time at his house. His good natured personality and wonderful sense of humor leaves his family with decades of fond memories.
Along with his family, he will be missed by many friends from his pitch and golf leagues. His zest for life and having fun will be remembered by all who knew him throughout his life.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 57 years Barbara Bass Nightingale.
Dide is survived by his children Cindy (Mickey) Schechter of Syracuse, Mark (Kathy) Nightingale of Marcellus, Peter (Jan) Nightingale of Marietta and Amy (Pat) Donahue of Marcellus; brother Dick Nightingale of Fort Myers, FL; 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and his faithful yellow lab "Casey"
Services for Dide were 10 a.m. Friday March 4, 2011 at the Plis Funeral Home. Spring burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Marcellus. Friends may call on the family from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral hoem, 33 North St., Marcellus.
The family request in lieu of flowers, that donations be made in Dide's memory to either Marcellus Ambulance or Hospice of CNY.
Read Donald Nightingale's Obituary and Guestbook on www.plisfuneralhome.com.
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