Donald D, Hand, Sr.
Obituary
Donald Hand of Moravia passed away on September 15, 2022 at the Commons on St. Anthony.
Donald is predeceased by his loving wife of 68 years Barbara Hand. Donald was also predeceased by his mother and father Joseph Hand and Daisy Vorhees, as well as many brothers and sisters.
Donald is survived by 6 children Gary Hand, John Hand, Linda (Lloyd) Tratt, Jeff Hand, Donald Hand Jr (Tammy), Kelly (Dan) White. He is also survived by many grandchildren Bobby Hand, Lisa (Kevin) Brezee, Lloyd Tratt Jr., Lori Tratt, Colleen (CJ) Griffin, Brian (Sara) Myers, Tom Hand, Joe Hand, followed by many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Donald served in the U. S. Army from 1948-1953, serving in the Korean War. Donald worked as a Teamster truck driver for over 35 years. Donald enjoyed being with his friends and family in the backyard for cook outs, as well as watching the New York Yankees and Patriots games.
Friends and Family are invited to Calling hours Wednesday Sept. 21, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. in the Heieck-Pelc Funeral Home LLC 42 East Genesee Street of Auburn. Graveside service will be held on Thursday Sept. 22, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Please use gate 5 Sandbeach Road.
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Services
September 21, 2022
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Heieck-Pelc Funeral Home,LLC
42 East Genesee Street
Auburn, NY 13021
September 22, 2022
1:00 PM
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Fleming, NY , New York 13021
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Donald Hand, Sr.
February 25, 1931-September 15, 2022
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