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Donald Pinchback Obituary

Pinchback, Donald HICKORY, N.C. Donald Pinchback, 63, entered eternal peace on Tuesday, October, 30, 2007. Born May 22, 1944 in Albany, N.Y., he was the son of Mozelle Pinchback and the late Francsyre Pinchback. He was a local athlete, remembered for his skills on the basketball court, and a graduate of Schuyler High School in Albany, N.Y. After many years of service helping to educate the troubled adolescents of the area, Donald retired from the State of New York Division For Youth. An avid camper and fisherman and longtime Knicks fan, Donald is survived by his partner, Carol Bauwens; children, Yvette (Gail), Marta, Justin (Sara), and Melissa; stepson, Jeremiah; ten grandchildren, Jessica, Ashley, Justin, Shya, Rory, Elijah, Deshawn, Deon, Aarhek, and Aries; siblings, Rev. Jinaki Jabari (Marion Bryant), Jacqueline McLean (Charles Frances), the late Franklin Pinchback; and a host of relatives and friends. He will be remembered dearly. Services will be held 12:00 p.m. Friday, November 2 at the Spiritualist Church of Love and Light, 2141 Eastern Parkway, Schenectady, N.Y. 12309 Contributions in Donald's memory may be made to the Troy Boys and Girls Club, 1010 5th Avenue, Troy, NY 12180. Go Knicks!

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Published by Albany Times Union on Nov. 2, 2007.

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yvette pinchback

November 25, 2007

To the family, I know Donald loved each and every one of us in his own way. I except that love with all my heart.

Deborah Negroni

November 6, 2007

To all of the family and children,
I will forever remember Donald, he was the most loving person I have ever known. He will surely be missed by all

rit gallucci

November 5, 2007

To the families,
My sincerest condolences on the passing of an old and dear friend.

Rit Gallucci

BARBARA SHARPE-ONEAL

November 2, 2007

TO: JACKIE, BRENDA AND FAMILY

MAY GOD COMFORT YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW. MAY HE KEEP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND GIVE YOU PEACE.

GOD BLESS YOU

Kelly OBrien

November 2, 2007

Melissa,

I am so sorry to hear about you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless

Aretha D. Collins

November 2, 2007

To the Family,

God Bless you all and may Donald rest in peace.

Aretha D. Collins

Gregory Owens

November 2, 2007

Donald was a very creative and caring person. He will be missed. God bless.

Louis Peak, MD

November 2, 2007

Sorry to learn of Mr. Pinchback's passing. He was a nice man, and I hope his knee was still doing well for him. Dr. Louis Peak

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