Owens, Donald P. “Oey”
7/21/38 – 8/20/20
Fairport, NY
Don passed away after a long battle with prostate cancer.
Predeceased by his parents, Hobart and Kathryn Owens, sisters Shirley Palmer Broderick and Marie Rarrick; brother John Owens. Survived by loving wife and best friend of 53 years, Vera Mastin Owens, sons Brian (Carla) Owens, Christopher “Chip” (Dana) Owens, and daughter Kathryn “Katie” (Michael) Romach; Grandchildren Jake Walsh , Riley Owens, Peyton Owens, Emma Romach, Ella Romach, and Landon Owens.
Don served in the United States Air Force from 1960-1964 before starting his 35-year career at Xerox, and his lifelong service to volunteer fire departments in 1964 with the Brighton (NY) Fire Department following in his father’s footsteps. Don joined the Bushnell’s Basin (NY) Fire Department upon moving his family back to Fairport, NY in 1980 and served 40 years as a distinguished life member until his death.
Services are planned for Thursday, August 27, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Saint John of Rochester Church – 8 Wickford Way, Fairport NY 14450. For those unable to attend, the service can be streamed at www.https://content.streamhoster.com/preview/lv_sjrfairport/broadcast1?autoPlay=1&showPlayPauseBtn=0&bufferTime=3&expandedBufferTime=60&width=854&height=480
Interment at White Haven Cemetery immediately following Service. Reception at Bushnell’s Basin Fire Department – 661 Kreag Road, Pittsford NY 14534.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in “Oey’s” memory to:
Bushnell’s Basin Fire Department – 661 Kreag Road, Pittsford NY 14534
Lifetime Care Hospice Service – 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623
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14 responses to “Owens, Donald P. “Oey””
Don; We love you. Always willing to volunteer. Mr. Dependable. You’re in our prayers.
Aunt Vera, Brian, Chip & Katie, I am sorry for the lost of Uncle Don. Even though I don’t see you all very often the times I have hold very strong beautiful memories in my heart. My memories of Uncle Don puts a smile on my face, a kind and funny man. May he Rest In Peace.
I loved working with Don at the Friendly Home. He will be missed. He always made me laugh.
I haven’t seen Uncle Don in long time, since I was last in Rochester in 2013. He will be missed. My thoughts are with you Aunt Vera, Brian, Chip, and Katie.
Don was my friend for over 60 years, a fraternity brother. He was exceptional with a remarkable sense of humor and will be surely missed by all who knew him.
Don was a great guy from the Air Force days at Dover AFB. He was my roommate for a year before I shipped off to Viet Nam in 62. Caught up with him on the way back home when he was in Guam. Last got together with two other AF types at Dover several years ago. Will miss his humor but will remember Don and the gang.
Worked with Don at Xerox – A Good Man with a great sense of humor.
Don, you were special. From the day we first met in the Xerox National Distribution Center in Webster many years ago to the last day we counted church collections together at St. John’s you proved to be a great guy to be with. God bless you on your final journey. God must have a special spot reserved just for you.
I had the privilege to work with Don at the Friendly Home. He was someone I could always count on and he helped me so many times when we needed an extra hand. I am so lucky our paths crossed and just have a great deal of respect for him. I send my sincere sympathy to all of his family and fellow fire fighters and know you will cherish your memories and his life always.
Don was a good friend and neighbor for over 30 years. We will never forget the numerous Christmas Eves we spent with the Owens and friends. God speed my friend!
so sorry for your loss Don was a great guy and often saw him when I worked at Keenan’s and the fire dept. You’re all in my prayers
Wonderful Celebration of life,God Bless this beautiful family,Rest In Peace Don?
What a wonderful tribute to Don, a Great husband, father, grandfather and Friend!
Don was a very sweet man. He was enjoyable to work alongside during mass at St. John’s. He made everyone feel comfortable and welcomed. Don will be sadly missed.