Henrietta: October 11, 2014 at age 80 years, he ascended to heaven to join his many family and friends. He was the son of the late Harvey & Leonora Pickell of Norristown, PA. An Airforce Veteran, he was a resident of Henrietta for 56 years. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Shuron Co. and Forbes Co. in Rush, NY. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Mary Panipinto Pickell; Sisters, Leonora Simmons of Ohio & Doris Williams of Norristown, PA. several nieces & nephews. Donald was loved & supported by many friends & neighbors.
Don was a member of the Ely- Fagan American Legion Post 1151, Loyal Order of the Moose Club, the Henrietta Senior Center, and was a former member of Cragie Brae Golf Club and the Henrietta Fire Department.
Friends may call Tuesday 4 – 7 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 10:30 AM at St. Matthews Church, Route 20A, Livonia, Burial, with Military Honors, in St. Michaels Cemetery, Livonia. Memorial contributions to the Sussman Pallative Care Unit at Strong, 601 Elmwood Ave. Box 704, Rochester, NY. 14642-0001. To send condolences or further information, please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
We all have been blessed to have shared our lives with Don. Our many fond memories will be our strength and inspiration to continue on till we meet again.
I will always Love you, Uncle Don, may your body rest in peace and your spirit forever be present.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.