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Gary Mackey Obituary
COHOES - Gary Edward Mackey, 64, passed on July 31, 2023, after a brave fight with serious health issues over the past several years.
Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Harold and Mildred Foy Mackey. Gary was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force for his entire career. He enlisted in the Air Force shortly after High School and retired from the Stratton Air National Guard Base in 2011 as a chief master sergeant and Security Forces supervisor after 36 years of faithful service.
Gary enjoyed traveling, camping, horse races and visits to Saratoga Casino.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 40 years, Irene Russo Mackey; and his beloved children, Devan Mackey and Leah Boland (Patrick). He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Harper and Noah Boland who were the love and joy of his life. He is further survived by his brothers, John Mackey (Sharon) and Michael Mackey (Dianne); his sister, Kim Alix (Steve); his sister-in-law, Toni Russo, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Gary was predeceased by his nephews, Michael R. Mackey and John Mackey Jr.
Friends are invited and may call at the Frank P. McDonald & Son Funeral Home, 870 Second Avenue (124th and 125th Streets), Lansingburgh on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. The interment with full military honors will be in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Those wishing to attend the interment, please be at the funeral home by 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
For online condolences, please visit www.mcdonaldandsonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Mackey
Skip and Joanne Mack
August 8, 2023
With sympathy and prayers,
Constance miner
August 6, 2023
Dear Mackey Family. So very sorry for the passing of your husband (father).The one word I can describe from being a neighbor and getting to know Gary is(CHILL) that is the kind of man he was easy going.Gary would help us plow the end of our driveway during some snow storms we were so appreciative of that. I will miss his laughter of his as you could hear when he would be on his deck talking on the phone while grilling. Gary´s laugh carried across the street, he truly was the sweetest. Gary we will miss you. Sincerely your across the street neighbors Connie Joe Eric and Leah.
Vanessa Clark
August 6, 2023
Chief Mackey was one of a kind! He was my first chief of my career & he´ll always hold a special place in my heart. He would call me one of his "Charlie´s Angels", and now he´s an angel himself looking down over all of us. Sending all my thoughts and prayers to the family & friends of Gary. God Bless.
Claudette Gillis
August 5, 2023
You do not know me. My husband Tom was a friend of Gary's from the 109th. I met Gary a couple of times thru the years and heard his name a multitude of times. It was "Mackey" this and "Mackey" that. I just wanted to extend my deepest sympathy to your family. Tom passed away two years ago and hopefully now they are once again reunited. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Claudette Gillis
Trudy Reed
August 5, 2023
Irene, Kimberly, kids
I am So very sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences. I love my cousin Gary very much and will truly miss him.
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