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Duane Hackley Obituary
My Dearest Danny (Duane Andrew Hackley), We had to say good-bye on July 1, 2020, but it is not a forever good-bye. I want to thank you for our 53 years together as a couple and our 50 years of marriage. I have loved you ever since I was in 3rd grade and you were in 5th. Thanks to our Sisters, Raye Ann and Gale, we finally became a couple in April 1967 and promised to stay together forever on May 16, 1970, after Serving your Country in the US Air Force for 4 years. I remember the day you got the letter that you were accepted into the City of Binghamton Fire Department, in April 1973. After serving proudly for 30 years with your Firefighter Brothers, you hung up your helmet and put on your Sam's Club apron to work in the produce dept for 8 years, before finally retiring in 2010. Fishing, camping, golfing, and John Wayne were just a few of the things that made you, you. You were the best Dad ever to our 3 children and a fun and amazing Grandpa and Dempa to our Grandchildren. I will always remember the Wednesdays spent with Aiden and Carly when they were younger, playing tea party, trampoline, Cash Cab, and then as they got older, hours and hours of Monopoly, with you always winning Empire! It was hard to beat Aiden at Star Wars Monop and Carly rarely lost at Jurassic World Monop. They loved our "conversing" every Wed after we picked them up school, and you asking them to tell us just 1 thing they had learned in school that day. Our Holidays were always Magic with the whole gang here, Our Baby Bear Lacey & Jim & Carly, Alison & Kenny, Kim & Aiden & Samantha & Anthony, Lilli, Bentley, and Kinsley too. You will be missed by your whole family including your Sissy Gale, and Rich, your Brother Steve, and Michelle. Bob & Delores, David & Maryjo, and Raye Ann & Dennis love you and will never forget our happy memories in Nags Head together. Your very special Nieces and Nephews and many Great Nieces and Great Nephews will never forget their Uncle Danny. We will never forget Aunt Ruthie and Uncle Fred always being there for these two orphans. Our time spent in Ohio with Uncle Henny and Mary Lou will be some of the best memories. He truly loves his Magic Nephew. I will keep the home fires burning until we can meet on that mountain and climb it together. I love you with all my heart and soul.
Your Special Angel
"Life is an ocean, love is a boat, in troubled waters, it keeps us afloat. When we started the voyage, there was just me and you, now gathered round us, we have our own crew." -Celtic Thunder
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BRIAN TONKIN
July 8, 2020
I will always remember my uncle. I remember how he used to say "Zulich" every time he hit his golf ball in the woods and hoped it would bounce back, I remember how he would be the chef for every event he had, especially camping. One time on our yearly trip he cooked all day for us and was the last to get a plate, at one point after finally making his plate he grabbed a genny and said finally, he took two steps and tripped down the hill, even though he did a complete somersault, he never spilled his genny or as much as a cornel of corn.
I know what ever he is doing right now he has the luck of the Irish with him, and when we get there he will have the campsite ready for us.
Love you uncle Danny
Michael Bolles
July 8, 2020
Duane was a great mentor. Always made time to demonstrate or explain a technique, procedure or idea. A great listener too. Duane displayed a great sense of humor; Like many in the emergency services field, often dark. A good cook and a great firefighter. You are missed. Rest in peace my brother.
Michael Bolles
July 8, 2020
I worked with Hack for many years on BFD. He is a great mentor. Always had time to demonstrate or explain something. He has a great sense of humor and could take it as well as he gave it. You always knew where you stood with Hack, because he lets you know. I am proud to be his friend. Rest in Peace my brother.
Reva
July 7, 2020
I have never met Duane or Margo. Just recently we connected because of a mutual friend. I learned a lot about Danny through them and the letters Margo wrote. . what a special man he must have been. One day I hope to meet his family and learn more about him. . Rest easy Danny.
James Zervos
July 7, 2020
Dear Hackley family,
May Hack rest in peace and shine his love down upon all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Hack was a true firefighter!
Rest well my friend.
Lynn Durkan
July 6, 2020
Margo I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I have very fond memories of Duane! He was such a nice friend and fellow firefighter of Michael Bs, I remember all the fun times they had! God Bless you and your family, you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Edith Farr
July 6, 2020
Margo
So sorry to hear about Danny's passing. We had such good times at Westover school and Johnson City High. Thoughts and prayers to all of you,
Jim Snyder
July 6, 2020
Started work on the same day,we paired up in class. Worked many fires with him,a good Firefighter and friend.Saw him on occasions , had a few cold ones and he was my brother,will miss him..
william buckley
July 6, 2020
Margo , our sympathy to you and your family. Hack and i came on the Fire Dept. together and served a brief time on the truck at headquarters before he went to the squad. Loved his humor . Sometimes it was a game to see who could make the other one laugh first. He will be missed.
Harry Smith
July 6, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Terry Roma
July 6, 2020
We will always remember the fun times with the Hackley Clan in Endicott and Sandy Pond. Rest in Pease
Gary Williams
July 6, 2020
Condolences to the family.Very sorry to hear about Hack, worked with him on the rescue for many years, great firefighter, RIP Hack
John Shiel
July 6, 2020
I went to basic training with Dan in May 1966. He was a good man and sadly our paths never crossed again. Peace to the Hackley Family.
Sherry kloda
July 5, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Richard Holleran
July 5, 2020
Im grateful I knew him.....God bless him and God bless his family as they mourn his passing...
Craig Hardin
July 5, 2020
Duane,Thank for your guidance in my early years on the Fire Department, It was nice to see you a few months ago, we could have talked forever, may you rest in peace brother
Timothy O'Neill
July 5, 2020
Rest In Peace Hack.
My deepest condolences to the Hackley family.
He showed this new guy how the job was done in 1987.
Sheri Fisher
July 5, 2020
Margo, this was such a lovely tribute to Danny, the love of your life! My heart hurts for you and your family. Please know you remain in my thoughts and prayers and whenever I think of the two of you I will think of your special dance.
Delores Atkinson
July 5, 2020
Borrowing, with gratitude, the lyrics of the legendary Greg Allman to honor the light that was our brother-in-law, Danny:
You gotta let your soul shine, shine till the break of day.
Bob and Delores
Bob and Delores
Gary ONeill
July 5, 2020
Condolences to the Hackley Family. He was a good man.
Roger Cook
July 5, 2020
Margo and family,
We are so sorry to hear if the passing of Danny. May all of your wonderful memories help ease your pain in the days, weeks, months and years ahead.
With deepest sympathy, Roger and Gloria Cook
Niccole Nickelsen
July 5, 2020
He was great man with a wonderful sense of humor! I am very to you all Hackley family for this loss. Xo
Nicci(Tinker) Nickelsen
Rose Bell
July 4, 2020
I am shocked to hear about Danny, haven't seen him since the class reunion, will never forget his huge smile , he surely will be missed by not only your family, but touched many people's lives, so sorry for your loss Margo and family, may the Lord help you through your loss
Rose Bell
Hobe Sound, Florida
Gary Hosler
July 4, 2020
Margo, my most sincere sympathy go out to you and your family. Danny was a classmate (1965) and friend on the wrestling team. His infectious smile and wonderful sense of humor were an attribute. I have been out of touch with Danny with the exception of the occasional class reunion, and had no idea that he was a fellow firefighter. Keep the memories close to your heart.
Karl Ludwig
July 4, 2020
I my lifelong best friend, Danny and Family. We met in Westover while in third grade and were inseparable in our youth. We graduated from JCHS in 1965 and joined the Air Force together in 1966. Danny came back to JC to marry the love of his life and I stayed in Florida. It did not end there,because we still visited each other as and went to every JCHS reunion..Got as much good in as we could, and drank a lot of beers together, always reminiscing with tales of our friendship. You'll be in my memory forever " Hack " as my best friend. Till we meet again, goodbye!
July 4, 2020
To my lifelong best friend, Danny. We met in Westover while in 3rd grade and were inseparable in our youth. We graduated JCHS in 1965 and joined the Air Force together in 1966. He came back to JC to marry the love of his life and I stayed in Florida. It did not end there, because we still visited each other as families and always hit every JCHS reunion. Got as much golf in as we could and drank a lot of beers together, always reminiscing with tales over yrs. of our friendship.
You'll be in my memory forever " Hack ", as my best friend. Till we meet again, goodbye. Karl
Alan
July 4, 2020
"If a man were to know the end of this day's business 'ere it come. But it suffices that the day will end and then the end be known. And if we meet again, well then we'll smile. And if not, then this parting was well made"....loveyou very much Dad....Always
Kim
July 4, 2020
His most favorite day of the year... will never forget the years of gramps reading the Night before Christmas with all his family surrounding him❤
Clare Krick Finkler
July 4, 2020
Margo and Family, I am so sorry for your loss of Danny. We had a lot of fun times in high school. I looked forward to seeing both of you at the class reunions. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Becky Tinker
July 4, 2020
Margo and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about Danny. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sending much love.
Alan
July 4, 2020
"If a man were to know the end of this day's business 'ere it come. But it suffices that the day will end and then the end be known. And if we meet again, well then we'll smile. And if not, then this parting was well made."....Love you and miss you Dad...Forever your Goof....
Daniel David Hackley
July 4, 2020
What is left to say about this man? He was my Dad but he was also the greatest Grampa anyone could ever ask for. Aiden and will miss you very much but i can always make him laugh by imitating many of your mannerisms. Whether i want to or not lol Thank you for always being there and for all the times i didn't even know you were. Thank you for being the best Dad, husband, Grampa, and friend. Until we meet again..."Thank you Toyota" and "Goodnight Irene"
Deb Knapp
July 4, 2020
Danny will be with you forever in all of the wonderful memories you have created over the years. He also had a gift of telling a great story. I will miss that. Our sincerest sympathies.
Michelle Pazzaglia
July 4, 2020
Margo, although I only met you two a few brief times through Kim, I felt the love and good energy from you both. Your family adores you and I'm so very sorry for your loss. He will save you a seat in heaven! Thoughts are with you, good bless....
Michelle Pazzaglia
Pat (Lenga) Sissenstein
July 3, 2020
I was very surprised to get a call tonight from a fellow JCHS '65 classmate, Tom Topa, telling me about the passing of Dan. He was a great guy in high school and enjoyed seeing him at reunions. My deepest thoughts of sympathy go out to all of his family during this time.
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