Obituary for Donald Clark "Don" Wallace
Donald (Don) Clark Wallace age 97, passed away on January 14, 2021 at The Episcopal Church Home in Rochester, NY.
He was born on February 11, 1923 to Arthur and Florence Paddock Wallace in Troy, NY.
Don proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII, aboard the USS Dale W. Peterson, destroyer escort.
He married his sweetheart shortly after his service was complete on April 27, 1946. They initially resided in Troy, NY before buying their home in Colonie, NY, where they lived for many years before moving to the Rochester, NY area.
Don was able to enjoy an early retirement from Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, was an active member of the Moose Lodge, and loved spending time at his camp in the Adirondack mountains, playing cards, shooting pool, and fishing.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 66 years Mary Regina Beck Wallace, his son Robert, daughter Sharon, his brothers Leroy and Leon, and sisters Nettie, Alberta and Lillian.
He is survived by his son, Donald Leroy Wallace (Beverly) of West Henrietta, NY, his grandchildren, Michael Ward Wallace of Rochester, NY, Shelli Wallace Johnson (Joseph) of Willow Park, TX, Jen Cody (Hunter Foster) of New York, NY, Mark Cody of Rochester, NY, four great grandchildren, one great-great grandson, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Don will be laid to rest with his wife and two children at the Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Schenectady, NY.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave., Rochester, NY 14620.
He was born on February 11, 1923 to Arthur and Florence Paddock Wallace in Troy, NY.
Don proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII, aboard the USS Dale W. Peterson, destroyer escort.
He married his sweetheart shortly after his service was complete on April 27, 1946. They initially resided in Troy, NY before buying their home in Colonie, NY, where they lived for many years before moving to the Rochester, NY area.
Don was able to enjoy an early retirement from Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, was an active member of the Moose Lodge, and loved spending time at his camp in the Adirondack mountains, playing cards, shooting pool, and fishing.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 66 years Mary Regina Beck Wallace, his son Robert, daughter Sharon, his brothers Leroy and Leon, and sisters Nettie, Alberta and Lillian.
He is survived by his son, Donald Leroy Wallace (Beverly) of West Henrietta, NY, his grandchildren, Michael Ward Wallace of Rochester, NY, Shelli Wallace Johnson (Joseph) of Willow Park, TX, Jen Cody (Hunter Foster) of New York, NY, Mark Cody of Rochester, NY, four great grandchildren, one great-great grandson, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Don will be laid to rest with his wife and two children at the Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Schenectady, NY.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave., Rochester, NY 14620.