In Memory Of
Donald J. Stickles
1922
2015
Donald J. Stickles
April 7, 1922 — October 19, 2015
Donald J. Stickles
Rochester: Passed away on Monday October 19th 2015 at age 93. He was predeceased by his parents, J. Victor & Esther Stickles. Survived by devoted wife of 71 years, Ruth; son, Craig (Ann); daughter, Debra (Charles) Lagroix; grandchildren, Amy, Steve, Donald, Jessica; great-grandchildren, Ashlea, Jasmine, Haley, Taylor, Isabella & Brynn; brother, Lyndon (Gina); sister, Dawn (Walton) Ellmaker; several nieces & nephews.
Don was a proud U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran who served during WWII as a pilot. He received his Distinguished Flying Cross, 2 Silver Stars, and achieved the rank of Captain. He owned Stickles Department Store on Winton Road North, also received his Realtors license & worked for Nothnagle Realty. He was a Branch Manager of Community Savings Bank for many years. After retirement, he and his wife Ruth spent years wintering in Cocoa, Florida and traveling around the US, Canada & Europe.
Friends and Family may visit from 4-7:30 PM on Friday, October 23rd at New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Ave., where a Memorial Ceremony will follow the visitation at 7:30 PM. Private Interment.
Those wishing may make a donation in Don's name to:
American Heart Association
25 Circle St #102
Rochester, New York 14607
Veterans Outreach Center
791 South Ave
Rochester, New York 14620
Rochester: Passed away on Monday October 19th 2015 at age 93. He was predeceased by his parents, J. Victor & Esther Stickles. Survived by devoted wife of 71 years, Ruth; son, Craig (Ann); daughter, Debra (Charles) Lagroix; grandchildren, Amy, Steve, Donald, Jessica; great-grandchildren, Ashlea, Jasmine, Haley, Taylor, Isabella & Brynn; brother, Lyndon (Gina); sister, Dawn (Walton) Ellmaker; several nieces & nephews.
Don was a proud U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran who served during WWII as a pilot. He received his Distinguished Flying Cross, 2 Silver Stars, and achieved the rank of Captain. He owned Stickles Department Store on Winton Road North, also received his Realtors license & worked for Nothnagle Realty. He was a Branch Manager of Community Savings Bank for many years. After retirement, he and his wife Ruth spent years wintering in Cocoa, Florida and traveling around the US, Canada & Europe.
Friends and Family may visit from 4-7:30 PM on Friday, October 23rd at New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Ave., where a Memorial Ceremony will follow the visitation at 7:30 PM. Private Interment.
Those wishing may make a donation in Don's name to:
American Heart Association
25 Circle St #102
Rochester, New York 14607
Veterans Outreach Center
791 South Ave
Rochester, New York 14620
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Friday, October 23, 2015
4:00 - 7:30 pm (Eastern time)
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Friday, October 23, 2015
Starts at 7:30 pm (Eastern time)
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