David S. Mackay

Mackay, David S. ALBANY David S. Mackay, 89, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Schenectady, N.Y. in 1919, the son of the late G.M.J. and Edna (Sinnott) Mackay. Mr. Mackay attended public schools in Schenec-tady and in Larch-mont, Mamaroneck, N.Y. He graduated from the Salisbury School in Salisbury, Conn. He attended Yale University and graduated in 1941 and also attended Cornell University Law School. Mr. Mackay entered the United States Army in 1942 and served in the 32nd Division Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop in the South Pacific. His troop received the Presidential Unit Citation and he was awarded two Silver Stars and a Bronze Star for valor. Upon his discharge in 1945, he returned to Cornell University Law School and was admitted to the Bar in 1947. He practiced law for 50 years in the Capital District, retiring in 1997. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sadye (Zilin) Mackay; and his children, James Mackay (Carol) of Vienna, Va., David Bruce Mackay (Kim) of Round Rock, Texas, Dr. Marianne Mackay-Pearson (Erwin) of Philomath, Ore., and (Ret) Col. Robert Mackay, USA (Susan) of Colorado Springs, Colo.; also survived by eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, Johnstone S. Mackay. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 40 Hopewell St., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany, Sunday from 4-6 pm. Interment, Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to Admiral Nimitz Foundation, 328 E. Main, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 in support of the National Museum of the Pacific War.