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Donald Mellon Obituary
Donald E. Mellon, PhD passed away on June 10, 2015. He was born in Chateaugay, NY on March 14, 1925. He was a resident of New City from 1977-2000. Since 2002, he was a Stony Point resident, maintaining a winter residence in Jensen Beach, FL. He proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII from 1943-46 seeing action in Germany and France and was awarded the Bronze Star.
He received his BS from Syracuse University in 1948; Master's degree in Education from Sienna College in 1955; and his MBA in 1969 and Doctor of Philosophy in 1975, both from New York University. He wrote a book entitled Low Bridge Ahead, The "Old Erie"'s Impact on the Port of New York. Donald worked as an educator for over 50 years, retiring as Professor at Bergen Community College.
He was an active member and member of the choir at both St. Augustine Church, New City and Immaculate Conception, Stony Point. He was a member of the Clarkstown Police Auxiliary; Birthright of Rockland County and the 29th Infantry Division Veterans Association in Florida.
He was a devoted and loving brother and uncle and his greatest joy came from his belief in God and the love of his country. He is predeceased by his wife Joan (1999) and he is survived by his brother Jack (Betty) Mellon of Exeter, NH and his sister Margaret Curtin of Potsdam, NY and many nieces and nephews.
Family will receive visitors on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service Inc., Stony Point. Mass of Christian burial will take place Monday 11am at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will take place Wednesday 1pm at St. Patrick's Church Cemetery, Chateaugay, NY with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Joe Raso Hospice, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956; Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675; or Birthright of Rockland County, 257 S Middletown Rd # 2, Nanuet, NY 10954.
Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service Inc.
73 N. Liberty Drive
Stony Point, NY 10980
(845) 786-3500
www.mjhigginsstonypoint.com
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Frank Fallon
June 19, 2015
Don was always sincerely interested in others. He was a good friend to the Fallon family and will be missed
Jay Hurd
June 18, 2015
Condolences to you all for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
MARYELLEN GONYEA
June 15, 2015
I WILL MISS YOU AT 7:30 MASS AT IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.
June 14, 2015
My prayers and thoughts go out to the Mellon family. Don was very special, always kind and smiling. Don was always ready to party. All of us at Miramar Royale will miss him. We know he is in a better place now.
Mary Ellen Costa
Rev. Andrew Carrozza
June 14, 2015
My sincere condolences. Don was a fine man and i remember him fondly
Uncle Don & Greg at camp '08
Greg French
June 13, 2015
Uncle Don - Thanks for all the great memories. Your kindness was only surpassed by your generosity. Thank you for your service to our country. You will be missed by all who knew you. Now, go and be with the Lord. He has prepared a place for you, thou good and faithful servant. Until we meet again. We love you, Greg, Davan and Crew(French)
June 13, 2015
condolence to the bereaved family,May you rest and peace Don.
from Friedwald center first floor staff
June 13, 2015
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Alicia Henry
June 13, 2015
Rest in peace Uncle Don :). This world was a better place because of you! Your loving and faithful God daughter and niece...Alicia
Thom Durham
June 13, 2015
Uncle Don will be missed by many. He and Aunt Joan touched so many lives. He taught me how to drive in his 1961 black Mercury Convertible with the 390 and three in the tree. We made many trips to the dump in Norwood. I have many more great memories as I am sure so many others do.
"Tommy" Durham
Ed & Mary Cascardo
June 13, 2015
Our condolences to the Mellon family. Don was a gentle soul who will be fondly remembered by all his friends and neighbors from his Jensen Beach, Florida home. We will miss his presence and beautiful singing voice at our condo gatherings,but know that he has been greeted in heaven by those that passed before him and are now resting peacefully at the side of the Lord.
Joan Toth
June 12, 2015
Uncle Don was a kind and gentle man!! We will miss him dearly but know that he is at peace with Aunt Joan by his side!! Love you Jim, Joanie and Family
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