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Duncan MacRae Obituary
Duncan T. MacRae Sr., a W. Harrison resident, died January 1, 2014 at the age of 65. He was born December 12, 1948 in NYC to the late Roderick MacRae Jr. and Grace Lavin MacRae.
He was a graduate of White Plains High School and attended Fordham University. He then served in the U.S. Army and was a decorated veteran of Vietnam, serving with the First Cavalry Division and was awarded the Bronze Star, Air Medal and Army Commendation Medal.
Duncan served with the White Plains Fire Department, retiring as a Lieutenant. For many years, he was President of Local 274 of the International Assoc. of Firefighters, as well as holding the office of Executive Vice President of the State Union and was a labor relations consultant after retirement.
On August 12, 2000 he married Kathy Christ in Norwalk, CT. Besides his wife Kathy of W. Harrison, he is survived by his children, Timothy (Suzanna) MacRae of Charlotte, NC, Duncan T. MacRae Jr. of Mahopac Falls and Alison Covert of Mahopac Falls. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Ian and Tommy MacRae and his brother Roderick (Robin) MacRae III of Paterson, NY.
Visitation will be Sunday 6-9pm at the funeral home, where services will be held Monday at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Disabled American Veterans.
McMahon, Lyon & Hartnett
491 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 949-7777
Mcmahonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Duncan MacRae
Tim Prunty
January 16, 2014
Dear Kathy and Family, I am saddened to hear of you loss, please accept my condolences and prayers.
Dale Walter
January 7, 2014
I hope and pray you can find some solace in the eternal beauty of the Maine coast and in friends' love.
January 7, 2014
My sincere condolences to the entire family. To you Duncan, I can't grasp that I spoke to you on the phone less than a week before your passing. Talking about the good times with the FD and the Unions. I am forever grateful for what you did so well for so many years. RIP
Michael Mescavage
January 7, 2014
May your loved one soar on Eagles wings for the Great Courage HE has shown,
Our Freedom which HE fought for and His love of country for which He gave.
The members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart
Michael J. Mescavage, Cmdr.
Dept. of Pennsylvania
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Karen Koseski
January 5, 2014
Dear Kathy, I was so saddened to hear about Duncan. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Cheryl Tiscia
January 5, 2014
Dear Kathy and Family, Please accept my deepest condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Cheryl Tiscia
Tom VanTine
January 4, 2014
Duncan thank you for everything you did for Local 1971 and the good times we shared and for everything you taught me about bring a union officer. RIP brother
January 4, 2014
We love you Poppa MacRae
Love always,
Ian and Tommy
Christine Ackerly
January 4, 2014
Big Dunc you will be sorely missed by all. Fun times and good memories were had on WP Ave. My deepest regrets to Alison, Duncan, Tim, Cathee anf family.
Linda and Marty Friedrich
January 4, 2014
Duncan, Rest in peace. You were a great brother-in-law and made many people happy, especially my sister, Kathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kathy and the whole MacRae family.
Robert Kerr
January 3, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the MacRae family. Duncan was a friend for over thirty years as well as the firefighters of White Plains, Westchester and the State of New York. He will be truly missed.
maryellen king
January 3, 2014
big dunc you are going to leave a huge void in many peoples lives,RIP my friend,we will all miss you
Susan MacRae
January 3, 2014
I am so blessed to have had you as a father in law and grandfather to my boys! We will love and miss you always
Jim Walsh
January 3, 2014
Rest in peace Duncan...we shared a lot of good times back in the 80's while on the Union Board in District 5....
Alison MacRae-Covert
January 2, 2014
I miss you Daddy...
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