Donald E. Degnan, 66, of Cato, NY, passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2020, surrounded by his family. Donald was born on April 20, 1954 in Buffalo, NY.
Donald graduated from West Seneca East High School in 1972, it was there his love of golf began. Donald played on his high school golf team where he received All State Honors. Donald attended Hilbert College where he met his wife Mary. Don worked at Knight Industrial for 20 years and Murphy and Nolan for 25 years retiring May 1st of 2019. Don and Mary ran St. Patricks Church food pantry for 25 years. Don was also a member of the Solvay Geddes Lions Club and Cato Rotary Club. Don enjoyed his family vacations in Canada where he fished and spent time with loved ones.
Donald was predeceased by his loving parents, Earl and Charlotte Degnan, and his uncle Paul Rasp.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years Mary Degnan, Children, Julie (Jon) Wallace, and, Joseph (Linda) Degnan, Grandchildren, Catherine (John) Young, Malana Bartoszewski, Emma Wallace, and, Patrick Degnan, Sister, Barbara (Ronald) Bates, Niece Allison Bates, Nephew Zachary Bates, and, Aunt Betty Rasp.
Don would like to give special thanks to Dr. John Eppolito and to Auburn Memorial Hospital floor 4C. Donations made in lieu of flowers to Auburn Memorial Hospital @ auburnhospital.org or the Food Bank of CNY, foodbankcny.org . Due to the circumstances, services will be private , burial will be at Cato Union Cemetery. For those wishing to watch the service live via Facebook they may do so 2:00 Wednesday, June 03, at Dain-Cullinan Funeral Homes Facebook page. Arrangements are in care of the Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Cato. www.catoredcreek.com