Donald MacFadden

Donald MacFadden obituary, White Plains, NY

Donald MacFadden

Donald MacFadden Obituary

Visit the Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services of Hawthorne website to view the full obituary.

It is with regret that the MacFadden Family announces the passing of our beloved Donald, age 68. A son to Donald and a son to his loving mother Albina who predeceased him. 

Don was a proud member of the White Plains Volunteer Fire Dept from 1974-1980. He received numerous awards for his tireless efforts; however in 1980, Don was hit by a drunk driver leaving him with a traumatic brain injury, yet, with this huge set back Don was still able to forge on in life to become whole again. 

Don leaves behind his sisters, Debora MacFadden, Kathleen Sanchioli and is predeceased by his Brother Steven. Don was also an uncle to Tom Larson, Mark and Eric Sanchiolo. A special Thank You goes out to his "two favorite cousins" Joyce Hosei and Cindy Potera in seeing to it that Don's needs were met. He also leaves behind numerous cousins and aunts. 

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