Donald E. Cox, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. while at the Iroquois Nursing Home.
Born March 14, 1937, to Harry and Mildred Hannum Cox, Donald was a lifelong resident of Skaneateles. He was an Army veteran along with being an avid golfer, hunter, carpenter, storyteller, pitch player and a friend to many.
He loved to spoil his animals and raised everything from dogs to cats to pheasants. Not only was he a lifelong resident of Skaneateles he also worked for the village of Skaneateles up until his retirement. He was always one who enjoyed helping those that asked or needed it. Donald spent the past few years at Camillus Ridge Terrace where he was well taken care of.
Donald was predeceased by his mother and father along with his daughter, Jeanne Pratt, and sisters, Barbara Hawks, Betty Austin, and Linda Smith. Left to celebrate his life are his daughter Cindy [John} Delgado, Mother of his children Virgina [John] Shaffran, son-in-law Mike Pratt, Grandchildren Mindy Pratt Rodriguez and Joseph Pratt, great-grandchildren Brixton Rodriguez, Iona Pratt, and Roxanne Pratt, stepdaughters Susan Barrett and Jackie Heymsfield, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A special thanks to dear friends Lois Exner and Peter Major who were always there for Donald and family even in the hardest of times.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations in the memory of Donald’s life can be made to the Skaneateles American Legion, 3808 Jordan Road, Skaneateles, NY 13152.
To send condolences, visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.
