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Donald Jackson Vanselow
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Don was born in Irondequoit and went to school at Seneca School and Charlotte High School. He obtained a B.A in Business at the University of Rochester, which is where he met Loddie, the love of his life. He spent three years with the Air Force in Laredo, TX. In 1954 Don married Loddie on Long Island. They were married for 64 years until her death in 2018. In late 1955 they moved back to his home city of Rochester and settled in Irondequoit. He worked for 37 years as an accountant at the Rochester Gas & Electric while bringing up their four girls.
Donald is survived by his 4 daughters, Marjorie (late Corey), Karen (Donato), Jan (Kris) and Lisa (Drew); and his 5 grandchildren; Danielle, Scott, & Anna Grace; and Ryan & Jason. He is preceded in death by his wife, Loddie; twin brother, Robert; sister, Mary; and son-in-law, Corey.
Any donations in Don's memory can be sent to the Irondequoit United Church of Christ, 644 Titus Ave., Rochester, NY 14617 where his cremains will be interred. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family in the near future.
To see a full obituary and share a memory or send the family a condolence, please visit https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/bowmansville-ny/donald-vanselow-11810713
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