Donald Entwistle
Wednesday
5
December

Visitation

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Enea Family Funeral Home-Ilion/Frankfort
4309 Acme Road
Frankfort, New York, United States
Thursday
6
December

Service Information

11:00 am
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Blessed Sacrament Church
E. Main St.
Mohawk, New York, United States

Interment Information

Calvary Cemetery
W. German Street
Herkimer, New York, United States

Obituary of Donald Entwistle

MOHAWK: Donald J. Entwistle, Sr., age 84, a lifelong Herkimer-Mohawk resident, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Valley Health Services with the love and support of his family. Born in Herkimer, NY on October 3, 1928, Don was the son of the late Ernest and Garnetta (McGraw) Entwistle. He was educated in Herkimer Schools and on October 19, 1950 he entered into the United States Army, serving during World War II and was honorably discharged on October 8, 1952, holding the rank of Corporal. On September 24, 1960, he married Angelina DeSantis in St. Mary Mt. Carmel Church, Utica. At the time of his passing, they were married 52 years in a loving, sharing and committed relationship. Don was employed for many years for the County of Herkimer as their printer and also worked with Sperry Rand Univac in Utica. His love for his children and grandchildren was steadfast, loyal and unconditional. Don derived great joy and affectionate companionship from his family. In his spare time, he enjoyed garage sales, watching western movies on television and taking care of his yard and garden. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife, Angelina of Mohawk; his daughter, Vita Klock of Ilion, Lisa Hecox and husband Dale of Schenectady, and Stacey Sementilli and husband John of Herkimer; his sons, Scott Entwistle of Mohawk, Barry Entwistle of Guilderland, Keith Entwistle of California and Donald Entwistle, Jr. and wife Tammy of Binghamton; his cherished grandchildren, Angela, Krista and Kenneth Klock, Kaleigh Blando and husband Jon, Amanda and Zachary Hecox, John Sementilli and Sierra and Chase Entwistle; a great grandson, Jaedon Savage, a brother, Robert Entwistle and wife Joyce of Mohawk; his sisters, Shirley Edick and Sandy Marusic both of Herkimer; his in-laws, Marie Entwistle of Herkimer and Patrick DeSantis of Utica and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers, Ernest, Joe, Fran and Raymond Entwistle and his sisters, Dorothy "Dot" France and Betty Holynski. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., Ilion, NY (Town of Frankfort) 315-894-8000 on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 from 5-7 p.m. Don's funeral will commence on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at10:15 a.m. from the funeral home where prayers will be offered and at 11:00 a.m. from Blessed Sacrament Church, 54 E. Main St., Mohawk where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated by The Very Reverend Mark Cunningham, Sacramental Minister, assisted by Sister Mary Jo Tallman, Parish Life Director. Procession will then follow to Calvary Cemetery, German Street, Herkimer, where he will be laid to rest with full military honors. Those wishing to express an act of kindness may make a donation in Don's memory to the Alzheimer's Association; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The family has entrusted all funeral arrangements to Harry J. Enea, Jr., Funeral Director.
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