TICONDEROGA — April 29, 2009, Donald R. "Duck" Gijanto Sr., 81, lost his two year battle with cancer. He went peacefully into the arms of our Lord surrounded by those who loved him, joining his beloved wife Marion, who went before him.
Born on "the block" March 22, 1928, to Angelo Michael and Mary Ann (Pacca) Gijanto, he was a lifelong resident of Ticonderoga, N.Y., where he attended Ticonderoga High School and lettered in basketball and football, earning his degree in 1948.
Later that year Don enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was a member of the 7th Cavalry, stationed in Japan and Korea during the Korean War. Serving as company clerk, he attained the rank of sergeant. Highly decorated, he was awarded the Conspicuous Service Star from Governor Pataki and the Medal for Merit from the State of New York. He was honorably discharged from Fort Meade in 1952 and was a member of the Adirondack Chapter of the Korean War Veterans.
Following his service he attended Ithaca College for two years, studying physical education with the aim of being a teacher and athletic coach. While there he became a brother of Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity. He also briefly attended Albany Business College.
In 1954 he met and married Marion Louise Cota, settling in Ticonderoga to start a family.
In 1955 Don opened the Adirondack Lanes with his brother James. They ran the "Lanes" together until 1974 when Don became the sole proprietor. During the 1957-1958 bowling season they formed the North Country Handicap Tournament which later became one of the areas biggest tournaments attracting teams from as far away as Canada, Vermont and Western New York. In 1964 Don became a member of the Professional Bowlers Association and was a member of a travel team competing in and winning several state, local and national tournaments. In 1970 he bowled a perfect 300 game. For all his contributions to the sport of bowling, he was elected to the Glens Falls Bowling Hall of Fame, joining his brother and father. Don was also a member of the Glens Falls 700 Club. Around the Lanes he was affectionately known as "Clutch" for his abilities as an anchor bowler. Not a day went by when you wouldn't find him at the Lanes either at the bar playing pinochle or sitting in back giving pointers to whomever would listen. Bestowing his knowledge and love of the game to area youth, he taught bowling at North Country Community College in the 1980s and 1990s.
An active participant and lover of Ticonderoga, Don was involved in and led many local village organizations.
In 1953 he joined the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Chapter 1494 where he served as the Exalted Ruler in 1967-1968. He became an Honorary Lifetime member in 1993.
In 1981 he joined the Knights of Columbus Council 333 and rose to the rank of 4th degree Knight in 1982. During his membership with the K of C he held many positions including Grand Knight, District Warden, District Deputy, Faithful Navigator of the 4th Degree and Captain of the Degree Team traveling to various other councils raising the profile of Council 333 to one of the highest in the state. He was also a proud member of the Color Corps and was instrumental in the creation of the K of C Golf Tournament where he served as co-chairman for several years. In 1998, he was named the Knights of Columbus Irishman of the Year.
As a lifetime member of The Kiwanis Club, Don served for 37 years, holding positions such as president and lieutenant governor of the Adirondack Division, while chairing countless committees and coaching their Little League team for many seasons. Don was also a member of the American Legion post 1538 of Hague.
An avid golfer, he was a member of the Ticonderoga Country Club since 1960, where he served on the board of directors and as club president for ten years. In 1986 he scored his one and only hole in one in Myrtle Beach, S.C. He was a fan of the New York Rangers and loved watching the PGA tour, NFL games and many other spectator sports.
As a faithful parishioner at St Mary's Catholic Church, he supported and participated in many events and activities over his lifetime.
He was a wonderful father, brother, husband, uncle and friend. Kind and generous, he will remain forever in our hearts and memories and will surely be missed by all who knew him.
He was predeceased by his wife, Marion L. Gijanto, on April 6, 2007.
Survivors include his five children, Donna Fleury and her husband Jason of Ticonderoga, Donald Gijanto Jr. and his wife Maria of Ticonderoga, Ann Marie Kiernan and her husband Patrick of Carmel, N.Y., David King and his companion Susan Tubbs of Ticonderoga and Michael King and his wife Dorothy of Akron, N.Y.; three brothers, James Gijanto of Ticonderoga, Carmine Gijanto of Ticonderoga and John Gijanto of Vero Beach, Fla. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Darren Patnode, Samantha Patnode, Caitlin Patnode, Christy Gijanto, Riva Gijanto, Patrick Kiernan Jr., Todd Carr, Tommy King and Michelle King; and several great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call Sunday, May 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, May 4, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ticonderoga. The Rev. William G. Muench, pastor, will officiate. The Rite of Committal will follow at the family plot of St. Mary's parish cemetery in Ticonderoga.
Born on "the block" March 22, 1928, to Angelo Michael and Mary Ann (Pacca) Gijanto, he was a lifelong resident of Ticonderoga, N.Y., where he attended Ticonderoga High School and lettered in basketball and football, earning his degree in 1948.
Later that year Don enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was a member of the 7th Cavalry, stationed in Japan and Korea during the Korean War. Serving as company clerk, he attained the rank of sergeant. Highly decorated, he was awarded the Conspicuous Service Star from Governor Pataki and the Medal for Merit from the State of New York. He was honorably discharged from Fort Meade in 1952 and was a member of the Adirondack Chapter of the Korean War Veterans.
Following his service he attended Ithaca College for two years, studying physical education with the aim of being a teacher and athletic coach. While there he became a brother of Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity. He also briefly attended Albany Business College.
In 1954 he met and married Marion Louise Cota, settling in Ticonderoga to start a family.
In 1955 Don opened the Adirondack Lanes with his brother James. They ran the "Lanes" together until 1974 when Don became the sole proprietor. During the 1957-1958 bowling season they formed the North Country Handicap Tournament which later became one of the areas biggest tournaments attracting teams from as far away as Canada, Vermont and Western New York. In 1964 Don became a member of the Professional Bowlers Association and was a member of a travel team competing in and winning several state, local and national tournaments. In 1970 he bowled a perfect 300 game. For all his contributions to the sport of bowling, he was elected to the Glens Falls Bowling Hall of Fame, joining his brother and father. Don was also a member of the Glens Falls 700 Club. Around the Lanes he was affectionately known as "Clutch" for his abilities as an anchor bowler. Not a day went by when you wouldn't find him at the Lanes either at the bar playing pinochle or sitting in back giving pointers to whomever would listen. Bestowing his knowledge and love of the game to area youth, he taught bowling at North Country Community College in the 1980s and 1990s.
An active participant and lover of Ticonderoga, Don was involved in and led many local village organizations.
In 1953 he joined the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Chapter 1494 where he served as the Exalted Ruler in 1967-1968. He became an Honorary Lifetime member in 1993.
In 1981 he joined the Knights of Columbus Council 333 and rose to the rank of 4th degree Knight in 1982. During his membership with the K of C he held many positions including Grand Knight, District Warden, District Deputy, Faithful Navigator of the 4th Degree and Captain of the Degree Team traveling to various other councils raising the profile of Council 333 to one of the highest in the state. He was also a proud member of the Color Corps and was instrumental in the creation of the K of C Golf Tournament where he served as co-chairman for several years. In 1998, he was named the Knights of Columbus Irishman of the Year.
As a lifetime member of The Kiwanis Club, Don served for 37 years, holding positions such as president and lieutenant governor of the Adirondack Division, while chairing countless committees and coaching their Little League team for many seasons. Don was also a member of the American Legion post 1538 of Hague.
An avid golfer, he was a member of the Ticonderoga Country Club since 1960, where he served on the board of directors and as club president for ten years. In 1986 he scored his one and only hole in one in Myrtle Beach, S.C. He was a fan of the New York Rangers and loved watching the PGA tour, NFL games and many other spectator sports.
As a faithful parishioner at St Mary's Catholic Church, he supported and participated in many events and activities over his lifetime.
He was a wonderful father, brother, husband, uncle and friend. Kind and generous, he will remain forever in our hearts and memories and will surely be missed by all who knew him.
He was predeceased by his wife, Marion L. Gijanto, on April 6, 2007.
Survivors include his five children, Donna Fleury and her husband Jason of Ticonderoga, Donald Gijanto Jr. and his wife Maria of Ticonderoga, Ann Marie Kiernan and her husband Patrick of Carmel, N.Y., David King and his companion Susan Tubbs of Ticonderoga and Michael King and his wife Dorothy of Akron, N.Y.; three brothers, James Gijanto of Ticonderoga, Carmine Gijanto of Ticonderoga and John Gijanto of Vero Beach, Fla. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Darren Patnode, Samantha Patnode, Caitlin Patnode, Christy Gijanto, Riva Gijanto, Patrick Kiernan Jr., Todd Carr, Tommy King and Michelle King; and several great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call Sunday, May 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, May 4, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ticonderoga. The Rev. William G. Muench, pastor, will officiate. The Rite of Committal will follow at the family plot of St. Mary's parish cemetery in Ticonderoga.
TICONDEROGA — April 29, 2009, Donald R. "Duck" Gijanto Sr., 81, lost his two year battle with cancer. He went peacefully into the arms of our Lord surrounded by those who loved him, joining his beloved wife Marion, who went before him.
Born on "the block" March 22, 1928, to Angelo Michael and Mary Ann (Pacca) Gijanto, he was a lifelong resident of Ticonderoga, N.Y., where he attended Ticonderoga High School and lettered in basketball and football, earning his degree in 1948.
Later that year Don enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was a member of the 7th Cavalry, stationed in Japan and Korea during the Korean War. Serving as company clerk, he attained the rank of sergeant. Highly decorated, he was awarded the Conspicuous Service Star from Governor Pataki and the Medal for Merit from the State of New York. He was honorably discharged from Fort Meade in 1952 and was a member of the Adirondack Chapter of the Korean War Veterans.
Following his service he attended Ithaca College for two years, studying physical education with the aim of being a teacher and athletic coach. While there he became a brother of Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity. He also briefly attended Albany Business College.
In 1954 he met and married Marion Louise Cota, settling in Ticonderoga to start a family.
In 1955 Don opened the Adirondack Lanes with his brother James. They ran the "Lanes" together until 1974 when Don became the sole proprietor. During the 1957-1958 bowling season they formed the North Country Handicap Tournament which later became one of the areas biggest tournaments attracting teams from as far away as Canada, Vermont and Western New York. In 1964 Don became a member of the Professional Bowlers Association and was a member of a travel team competing in and winning several state, local and national tournaments. In 1970 he bowled a perfect 300 game. For all his contributions to the sport of bowling, he was elected to the Glens Falls Bowling Hall of Fame, joining his brother and father. Don was also a member of the Glens Falls 700 Club. Around the Lanes he was affectionately known as "Clutch" for his abilities as an anchor bowler. Not a day went by when you wouldn't find him at the Lanes either at the bar playing pinochle or sitting in back giving pointers to whomever would listen. Bestowing his knowledge and love of the game to area youth, he taught bowling at North Country Community College in the 1980s and 1990s.
An active participant and lover of Ticonderoga, Don was involved in and led many local village organizations.
In 1953 he joined the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Chapter 1494 where he served as the Exalted Ruler in 1967-1968. He became an Honorary Lifetime member in 1993.
In 1981 he joined the Knights of Columbus Council 333 and rose to the rank of 4th degree Knight in 1982. During his membership with the K of C he held many positions including Grand Knight, District Warden, District Deputy, Faithful Navigator of the 4th Degree and Captain of the Degree Team traveling to various other councils raising the profile of Council 333 to one of the highest in the state. He was also a proud member of the Color Corps and was instrumental in the creation of the K of C Golf Tournament where he served as co-chairman for several years. In 1998, he was named the Knights of Columbus Irishman of the Year.
As a lifetime member of The Kiwanis Club, Don served for 37 years, holding positions such as president and lieutenant governor of the Adirondack Division, while chairing countless committees and coaching their Little League team for many seasons. Don was also a member of the American Legion post 1538 of Hague.
An avid golfer, he was a member of the Ticonderoga Country Club since 1960, where he served on the board of directors and as club president for ten years. In 1986 he scored his one and only hole in one in Myrtle Beach, S.C. He was a fan of the New York Rangers and loved watching the PGA tour, NFL games and many other spectator sports.
As a faithful parishioner at St Mary's Catholic Church, he supported and participated in many events and activities over his lifetime.
He was a wonderful father, brother, husband, uncle and friend. Kind and generous, he will remain forever in our hearts and memories and will surely be missed by all who knew him.
He was predeceased by his wife, Marion L. Gijanto, on April 6, 2007.
Survivors include his five children, Donna Fleury and her husband Jason of Ticonderoga, Donald Gijanto Jr. and his wife Maria of Ticonderoga, Ann Marie Kiernan and her husband Patrick of Carmel, N.Y., David King and his companion Susan Tubbs of Ticonderoga and Michael King and his wife Dorothy of Akron, N.Y.; three brothers, James Gijanto of Ticonderoga, Carmine Gijanto of Ticonderoga and John Gijanto of Vero Beach, Fla. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Darren Patnode, Samantha Patnode, Caitlin Patnode, Christy Gijanto, Riva Gijanto, Patrick Kiernan Jr., Todd Carr, Tommy King and Michelle King; and several great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call Sunday, May 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, May 4, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ticonderoga. The Rev. William G. Muench, pastor, will officiate. The Rite of Committal will follow at the family plot of St. Mary's parish cemetery in Ticonderoga.
Born on "the block" March 22, 1928, to Angelo Michael and Mary Ann (Pacca) Gijanto, he was a lifelong resident of Ticonderoga, N.Y., where he attended Ticonderoga High School and lettered in basketball and football, earning his degree in 1948.
Later that year Don enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was a member of the 7th Cavalry, stationed in Japan and Korea during the Korean War. Serving as company clerk, he attained the rank of sergeant. Highly decorated, he was awarded the Conspicuous Service Star from Governor Pataki and the Medal for Merit from the State of New York. He was honorably discharged from Fort Meade in 1952 and was a member of the Adirondack Chapter of the Korean War Veterans.
Following his service he attended Ithaca College for two years, studying physical education with the aim of being a teacher and athletic coach. While there he became a brother of Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity. He also briefly attended Albany Business College.
In 1954 he met and married Marion Louise Cota, settling in Ticonderoga to start a family.
In 1955 Don opened the Adirondack Lanes with his brother James. They ran the "Lanes" together until 1974 when Don became the sole proprietor. During the 1957-1958 bowling season they formed the North Country Handicap Tournament which later became one of the areas biggest tournaments attracting teams from as far away as Canada, Vermont and Western New York. In 1964 Don became a member of the Professional Bowlers Association and was a member of a travel team competing in and winning several state, local and national tournaments. In 1970 he bowled a perfect 300 game. For all his contributions to the sport of bowling, he was elected to the Glens Falls Bowling Hall of Fame, joining his brother and father. Don was also a member of the Glens Falls 700 Club. Around the Lanes he was affectionately known as "Clutch" for his abilities as an anchor bowler. Not a day went by when you wouldn't find him at the Lanes either at the bar playing pinochle or sitting in back giving pointers to whomever would listen. Bestowing his knowledge and love of the game to area youth, he taught bowling at North Country Community College in the 1980s and 1990s.
An active participant and lover of Ticonderoga, Don was involved in and led many local village organizations.
In 1953 he joined the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Chapter 1494 where he served as the Exalted Ruler in 1967-1968. He became an Honorary Lifetime member in 1993.
In 1981 he joined the Knights of Columbus Council 333 and rose to the rank of 4th degree Knight in 1982. During his membership with the K of C he held many positions including Grand Knight, District Warden, District Deputy, Faithful Navigator of the 4th Degree and Captain of the Degree Team traveling to various other councils raising the profile of Council 333 to one of the highest in the state. He was also a proud member of the Color Corps and was instrumental in the creation of the K of C Golf Tournament where he served as co-chairman for several years. In 1998, he was named the Knights of Columbus Irishman of the Year.
As a lifetime member of The Kiwanis Club, Don served for 37 years, holding positions such as president and lieutenant governor of the Adirondack Division, while chairing countless committees and coaching their Little League team for many seasons. Don was also a member of the American Legion post 1538 of Hague.
An avid golfer, he was a member of the Ticonderoga Country Club since 1960, where he served on the board of directors and as club president for ten years. In 1986 he scored his one and only hole in one in Myrtle Beach, S.C. He was a fan of the New York Rangers and loved watching the PGA tour, NFL games and many other spectator sports.
As a faithful parishioner at St Mary's Catholic Church, he supported and participated in many events and activities over his lifetime.
He was a wonderful father, brother, husband, uncle and friend. Kind and generous, he will remain forever in our hearts and memories and will surely be missed by all who knew him.
He was predeceased by his wife, Marion L. Gijanto, on April 6, 2007.
Survivors include his five children, Donna Fleury and her husband Jason of Ticonderoga, Donald Gijanto Jr. and his wife Maria of Ticonderoga, Ann Marie Kiernan and her husband Patrick of Carmel, N.Y., David King and his companion Susan Tubbs of Ticonderoga and Michael King and his wife Dorothy of Akron, N.Y.; three brothers, James Gijanto of Ticonderoga, Carmine Gijanto of Ticonderoga and John Gijanto of Vero Beach, Fla. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Darren Patnode, Samantha Patnode, Caitlin Patnode, Christy Gijanto, Riva Gijanto, Patrick Kiernan Jr., Todd Carr, Tommy King and Michelle King; and several great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call Sunday, May 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, May 4, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ticonderoga. The Rev. William G. Muench, pastor, will officiate. The Rite of Committal will follow at the family plot of St. Mary's parish cemetery in Ticonderoga.
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