Douglas Howard Storey

05/16/1934 - 02/01/2026

Capt. Douglas Howard Storey, U.S. Navy (Ret.), 91, born May 16, 1934, in Syracuse, New York, passed away on February 1, 2026, while visiting his daughter and son-in-law in California. He was the son of Helen (Scott) Storey and Charles D. Storey. He was predeceased by his parents and beloved wife, Lorraine (Black) Storey, on February 2, 2008.
Capt. Storey devoted 37 years to the United States Navy and Naval Reserve as a Naval Flight Officer in the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance community, serving in P-2V Neptune and P-3C Orion aircraft conducting Anti-Submarine Warfare in the Atlantic during the Cold War. Throughout his distinguished military career, he exemplified steady leadership and professional excellence, continuing his commitment to mentorship as a longtime regional coordinator and Blue and Gold Officer for the United States Naval Academy Admissions Information Program both as a reservist and after his retirement in 1994.
Parallel to his naval service, he dedicated more than six decades to Freemasonry, beginning with his initiation at Solar Star Lodge No. 14 in Bath, Maine, in 1959. He later affiliated with lodges in New York, serving as Worshipful Master of Salina Lodge No. 955 and as Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge of New York. A 32° Scottish Rite Mason and recipient of the Meritorious Service Award, he held numerous leadership roles across the Valley of Syracuse and remained an active and guiding presence in the Masonic community throughout his life. He joined Tigris Shrine in 1966 and was active for many years.
Having loyally served as a board member for many years, most recently, Capt. Storey served as the President of the Valley Cemetery board of directors. Additionally, as well as being a patient, he volunteered at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, delivering Thanksgiving gift boxes to veterans housed at the facility. He was a member of the former Lafayette Avenue Methodist Church and the Park Central Presbyterian Church, singing in both churches' choirs.
Doug loved to travel and never let grass grow under his feet. He thought nothing of precisely packing up the car's trunk, getting the family safely buckled in and heading out on new adventures and fun times. In his later years, he traveled abroad many times, including his last trip abroad to visit Germany where his son and family were stationed.
His grandchildren remembered him as a man who was selfless, kind and passionate for his community. He always was willing to help people. He wanted his grandchildren to experience "a whole bunch of different things" and prioritized time with them, even when he wasn't feeling well. He created opportunities for them to travel, learn to ski, study music and experience Irish dance.
He was predeceased by his brother Colin D. Storey of Rochester, NY, and a sister, Phyllis Storey, who died as a child.
He is survived by his three children, Laurie Storey-Manseau (J. Thomas) of Hopkinton, NH, Leslie Scott (Robert) of San Diego and La Quinta, CA, and Capt. Bradley Storey USN (Tricia) of Virginia Beach VA, as well as his much-loved grandchildren, Andrew Manseau of Concord, NH, Leah Storey and Alexa Storey.
The family welcomes friends and family to join them to share remembrances, stories and to pay their respects at calling hours on Tuesday, February 17th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with Masonic Services at 7:00 pm. A Funeral Service will be on Wednesday, February 18th, 10:00 am, at Greenleaf Funeral Home, 503 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY.
Memorial donations may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital Boston, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA, 02114, Children's Dyslexia Center of Central New York, PO Box 638 8280 State Route 69 Oriskany, NY 13424, and the Masonic Care Community, 2150 Bleecker Street Utica, NY 13501.