Mr. Donald (Don) F. McNaney, 68, of Punta Gorda, Florida’s Deep Creek, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Charlotte Regional Medical Center hospital in Punta Gorda. Born on September 25, 1940 in Utica, New York, Don, a retired printer for the State of New York’s Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center in Utica for 35 years,…
Continue ReadingMr. Donald (Don) F. McNaney, 68, of Punta Gorda, Florida’s Deep Creek, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Charlotte Regional Medical Center hospital in Punta Gorda.
Born on September 25, 1940 in Utica, New York, Don, a retired printer for the State of New York’s Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center in Utica for 35 years, lived in Floyd, New York until relocating to Punta Gorda, Florida in 1998. He was a life long member of the Boy Scouts of America and Past Scout Leader, volunteer firefighter and Past Fire Chief of the Floyd Volunteer Fire Department in Floyd, NY, and member of the Port Charlotte B.P.O. Elks Lodge 2153.
Don is survived by his beloved wife, Patti Murphy McNaney; children, sons, Thomas (wife; Joann) McNaney, Mark (wife; Karen) Murphy, John (wife; Claire) Murphy, and Joseph (wife; Kristin) Murphy; daughters, Laurie (husband; Tim) Joslyn, Colleen (husband; Jay) Brinker, Mary Ellen Murphy, and Katherine Murphy; ten grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas (wife; Judy) McNaney, and Richard (wife; Pauline) McNaney; two sisters, Carolyn (husband; Philip) Dellwo, and Barbara (husband; Carl) Thurnau; 11 nieces and nephews; Don’s life long friend, John Porter, his many friends and staff of Charlotte Regional Medical Centers 1st Floor West, and faithful K-9 companion, Mac.
Karen Christensen
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Patti and Don's Family, I am so sorry. Donny was a great friend and coworker. I hope these words bring you comfort.
Death is nothing at all
I have only slipped away into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other
That we are still are.
Call me by my old familiar name,
Speak to me in the easy way you always used.
Put no difference into your tone,
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed
At the little jokes we always enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort
Without the ghost of a shadow in it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was;
There is absolute unbroken continuity.
What is death but a negligible accident?
Why should I be out of mind
Because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you for an interval,
Somewhere very near
Just around the corner
All is well.
Nothing is past; nothing is lost
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!
Canon Henry Scott-Holland, 1847-1918, Canon of St Paul's Cathedral
Patti Burke
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Donny, it was time but it was too soon.
Patti
Pat and Al Sarnacki
left a message on January 31, 2009:
For Don:
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Rest in peace, old friend,
Love from Pat and Al
Kayla and Josh
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Dear Diva
We love and miss you alot.
Love,
Kayla and Josh
Anonymous
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Dear Dad,
Thanks for being such a great dad. We love you.
Tom and Joanne
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Christine DeSanctis and family
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Pat and family,
We want you to know how much all our hearts are hurting for you. Donald was a wonderful grandfather and father-in-law. His light spirit and fun-filled heart will never be forgotten. Sarah will always remember feeding the birds with him in Florida and the day the bird landed on her head. We can almost hear him laugh! You will all be in our prayers. Know that we are thinking of you.
Katherine
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Although your passing has left a huge hole in the lives of many......you fought a good fight, and now deserve the rest and peace I hope you have found. Fly with the scrubjays!!!!
Yvonne
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Donald was a great man everyone loved to love. He had a kind heart and a great tenderness about him. My God bless his soul and the ones he left behind. Donald will be missed dearly. I love you Donald (Dad).
Audie
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Grandpa, you will be missed very much and I love you. Thank you for all of the great memories. I love you, Audie
Tom and Joanne
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Happy birthday Dad. We love and miss you very much.
Ron
left a message on January 31, 2009:
It is amazing how time goes. It finds you realizing that 15+ years go by before you know it. Knowing Don, the McNaney's and the Murphy's for that length of time (and possibly more), there are times that can be recalled where laughter was constant at many gatherings. I was very fortunate to be a part of those gatherings. Don will be missed, but the fond memories that follow the thoughts of him will always bring a smile to my face. My deepest sympathy for the McNaney and Murphy families.
Alex Magnitzky
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Don and I worked together for the State of New York's Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center in Utica and served our fire departents as fire Chief's. He was a class act at both positions. He will be missed.
Sue (Barros) Usher
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Don was one of the finest human beings I've known. Always unselfish, always helpful, always a friend. I have so many terrific memories of Don (we were co-workers for many years). When I think of him I will always smile.
bill owen
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Don and I talked many times about family and the fire service was a great friend and enjoyed playing golf in the rain with him.
Steve Tersten
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Don and I worked for the State of NY at Marcy State Hospital and then Mohawk Valley PC. I remember when he purchased the RV and how happy he was to retire. Thanks for all the help that you gave me while working for NYS. Great guy and a person that will be missed. God speed......
John
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Donny was a once in a lifetime friend. I was so fortunate to have him as mine.
John
Colleen
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Love you Pop. I miss you so much. I hope you are finally at peace. You were such a great father.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Karen Christensen
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Patti and Don's Family, I am so sorry. Donny was a great friend and coworker. I hope these words bring you comfort.
Death is nothing at all
I have only slipped away into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other
That we are still are.
Call me by my old familiar name,
Speak to me in the easy way you always used.
Put no difference into your tone,
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed
At the little jokes we always enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort
Without the ghost of a shadow in it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was;
There is absolute unbroken continuity.
What is death but a negligible accident?
Why should I be out of mind
Because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you for an interval,
Somewhere very near
Just around the corner
All is well.
Nothing is past; nothing is lost
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!
Canon Henry Scott-Holland, 1847-1918, Canon of St Paul's Cathedral
Patti Burke
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Donny, it was time but it was too soon.
Patti
Pat and Al Sarnacki
left a message on January 31, 2009:
For Don:
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Rest in peace, old friend,
Love from Pat and Al
Kayla and Josh
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Dear Diva
We love and miss you alot.
Love,
Kayla and Josh
Anonymous
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Dear Dad,
Thanks for being such a great dad. We love you.
Tom and Joanne
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Christine DeSanctis and family
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Pat and family,
We want you to know how much all our hearts are hurting for you. Donald was a wonderful grandfather and father-in-law. His light spirit and fun-filled heart will never be forgotten. Sarah will always remember feeding the birds with him in Florida and the day the bird landed on her head. We can almost hear him laugh! You will all be in our prayers. Know that we are thinking of you.
Katherine
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Although your passing has left a huge hole in the lives of many......you fought a good fight, and now deserve the rest and peace I hope you have found. Fly with the scrubjays!!!!
Yvonne
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Donald was a great man everyone loved to love. He had a kind heart and a great tenderness about him. My God bless his soul and the ones he left behind. Donald will be missed dearly. I love you Donald (Dad).
Audie
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Grandpa, you will be missed very much and I love you. Thank you for all of the great memories. I love you, Audie
Tom and Joanne
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Happy birthday Dad. We love and miss you very much.
Ron
left a message on January 31, 2009:
It is amazing how time goes. It finds you realizing that 15+ years go by before you know it. Knowing Don, the McNaney's and the Murphy's for that length of time (and possibly more), there are times that can be recalled where laughter was constant at many gatherings. I was very fortunate to be a part of those gatherings. Don will be missed, but the fond memories that follow the thoughts of him will always bring a smile to my face. My deepest sympathy for the McNaney and Murphy families.
Alex Magnitzky
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Don and I worked together for the State of New York's Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center in Utica and served our fire departents as fire Chief's. He was a class act at both positions. He will be missed.
Sue (Barros) Usher
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Don was one of the finest human beings I've known. Always unselfish, always helpful, always a friend. I have so many terrific memories of Don (we were co-workers for many years). When I think of him I will always smile.
bill owen
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Don and I talked many times about family and the fire service was a great friend and enjoyed playing golf in the rain with him.
Steve Tersten
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Don and I worked for the State of NY at Marcy State Hospital and then Mohawk Valley PC. I remember when he purchased the RV and how happy he was to retire. Thanks for all the help that you gave me while working for NYS. Great guy and a person that will be missed. God speed......
John
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Donny was a once in a lifetime friend. I was so fortunate to have him as mine.
John
Colleen
left a message on January 31, 2009:
Love you Pop. I miss you so much. I hope you are finally at peace. You were such a great father.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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