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Donald Mackey Obituary
Don was born in Fairport Harbor on June 22, 1919, where he graduated from Harding High School in 1938.
He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Fairport Harbor.
Don served with the US Army during WW II with the 11th Armored Division and the 42nd Tank Battalion in Europe.
He had worked as a mechanic for Holson's Service Station and for the FP&E Railroad in Fairport Harbor.
Survivors are his stepchildren, Louis (Nancy) Rendek and John (Debbie) Rendek; grandchildren, Brian (Becky) McCrone, Louis Jr. (Jill), Edward (Lisa), Aja, William and Alex Rendek; and seven great-grandchildren; his niece, Diane Maki, who was his caregiver; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary in 1984; stepdaughter Mary McCrone; sisters Fanny Barks, Aileen Maki, Hilda Noponen and Erma Orosz; brothers Carl, Vernon, John and Everett Mackey; and parents, Gus and Sophie Mackey.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2014 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 325 Sixth Street, Fairport Harbor, where calling hours are from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Church in his memory.
Arrangements are by the Potti Funeral Home in Fairport Harbor.
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Melanie
June 27, 2014
I loved Mr Mackey.. I met him while working for a bank. Come to find out he worked with my grandpa on the railroad. The kindest man I've ever met. He would bring me in coleslaw that he made. Got hugs every time I saw him. Haven't seen him in years, and very sad to come across this... RIP Mr Mackey..
Kathy and Vince Gentiluomo
March 26, 2014
Dear Louie, Nancy, and family.
Mr. Mackey was a nice man, served his country, and found love when he met his Mary. Our thoughts and prayers with all of you.
Deb Calvin
March 21, 2014
Don had many stories he was loved by many and will be missed. I hope My Dad and he are telling each other war stories.
Elaine (Holson) Kangas
March 21, 2014
I will always remember Donnie and his many stories and his famous whistle while growng up and hanging around Holsons Service Station with my Dad and all the station cronies. He was one great man and will be missed.
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Diane Horvath-Cosper
March 20, 2014
I will always remember Mr. Mackey's kindness. We called him "Grandpa Mackey" because he treated us all as his grandchildren. He leaves behind a legacy of love.
Andrew Horvath
March 20, 2014
He always had the honorary title of "Grandpa Mackey" from the entire Horvath family. Condolences from a sailor in South Texas who will always appreciate what he did for Cleveland and for our great country.
Damien Horvath
March 20, 2014
Mr. Mackey was a nothing shy of a class act. The world has lost another true hero. May his friends and family take comfort in knowing he lived an amazingly accomplished existence.
Diane Maki
March 20, 2014
Uncle Don was one in a million. Life will be a bit duller without his hearty greeting of "Hiya from Baja," his trademark whistle, his wonderful stories about his time in the war (WWII), and his recitation from Beowulf! See-ya in heaven!
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