Wilson, Donald E., Jr.
Newfield: Donald E. "Donnie" Wilson Jr., age 45, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Ithaca. He was born on January 11, 1968 in Ithaca to Donald E. and Ann E. Searle Wilson. Donnie graduated from Wellsville High School in 1986 where he played three different sports and especially loved playing baseball. Donnie later attended Buffalo State College. He enjoyed being a chef and he was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. Donnie worked at Cornell University for 14 years where he was a member of the UAW #2300. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge #1253 and had been a member of the Elks Lodge #1495. Donnie will be remembered for his great love of his family and friends. Survivors include: his mother, Ann E. Searle (William) Hendrick of Wellsville; his father, Donald E. Wilson Sr.; a sister, Bridgette Wilson Norton of Akron; 2 nieces, Allison and Grace Norton; maternal grandmother, Elizabeth "Betty" Searle of Wellsville; several aunts, uncles and cousins; many longtime friends, including his best friend, Charlie Hunsinger. Friends are invited to call on Sunday, April 7, 2013, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, 34 West State Street, Wellsville, NY. At 2 p.m. a funeral service will take place in the funeral home with Deacon Frank Pasquale presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wellsville Baseball Boosters, 126 West State Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
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I miss you so much my Darling, rest in peace. You will always be with me.
SWAK!!!
Cindy White
April 27, 2013
RIP in my friend - you were one of a kind and will NEVER be forgotten my me or Arin ....
Jody Hallett-Harris
April 16, 2013
Sorry to hear of Donnies passing at such a young age. God must have needed him on the other side. RIP Donnie
Joyce Russell
April 8, 2013
Ann, I have many fond memories of you, Donnie & Bridgette. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John Beach
April 5, 2013
Hey Donnie. Rest in peace bro. We had some fun times way back in Dining. Soar with the eagles brother.
John Ricklefs
April 5, 2013
I'm at a loss for words! My heart goes out to you , Bridgette and Ann! Your infectious smile will never fade from my memories, RIP Donnie!
Diane Mickelson
April 5, 2013
Don was a great friend and I learned alot from him. Donnie helped so many people during his years at Cornell. Donnie will be missed by many, Rest in peace my friend
Matt Held
April 5, 2013
DEW,
Even though our lives went in different directions, I will always and forever hold your love in my heart. It was so hard saying goodbye to you for the last time, but i truley believe you are finally at peace. Although its difficult for all of us to see beyond the sorrow, we know that all of our memories of the time we shared will comfort us. God Bless You,
Barbie
Barb Reed
April 4, 2013
Such a great loss! Donnie was a great guy and alot of fun. He will be missed by all who knew him. RIP my friend.My thoughts are with his family.
Patti Anderson
April 4, 2013
Donnie was a big part of my and my familys life. he helped us through the hard times and the good as me and my boyfriend welcomed our first child. me zack and ellie will always remember the good times we had together. keep watch over us. xoxo. jamie zack and ellie
jamie staple
April 4, 2013
Rest in peace Donnie
Kimberly Vanorder
April 4, 2013
our thoughts are with the family. R.I.P. Mr. Wilson.
jorie and wayne
April 4, 2013
Terrible loss, Such a great man and friend to all. he was a pleasure to work with at CU. My thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP my friend!
Tim Anderson
April 4, 2013
Donnie - may your smile light up heaven as it did the world. Fly high my friend until we meet again.
Hazel Hall
April 4, 2013
Ann & Bridgett,
I was saddened to hear of Donnie's passing. Briarwood Lane just won't be the same. He was always willing to lend assistance with Dad in his last year and I know my mother was grateful. Please know that others are praying for you during this time.
Judy Neno
April 4, 2013
U will be greatly missed my friend,we had a great time back in the summer:)
Dan. "Sporto" Fenner
April 4, 2013
You will be Greatly Miss My Friend. I'll aways remember the great times we had at the UAW partys. R.I.P. my friend.
Keith Collins
April 4, 2013
I know you're in a better place
I know you finally free from your pain. I will miss you my friend. My prayers thoughts are with all the family.
Carmen Applegarth
April 4, 2013
RIP dear friend
April 3, 2013
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