Donald E "Don" Strong Jr

Mr. Donald E. "Don" Strong, Jr., 62, of Plattsburgh, New York passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013 at the CVPH Medical Center with family by his side. He was born in Syracuse, New York on July 30, 1950 the son of Donald E. and Myrtle (Erickson) Strong, Sr. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and retired as superintendent of buildings and grounds from Beekmantown Central School. Don enjoyed bowling, golfing, tinkering and his 1959 jeep. He was a member of the American Legion Post #20 and the Benevolent and Protective of Elks, Plattsburgh Lodge #621. Don is survived by his wife Debra Strong of Plattsburgh. They were married October 28, 2012, his stepchildren; Steven and Jennifer, three step grandchildren; Ethan, Hailee, Gavin, his brothers Gary Strong of Charlotte, NC, Jeff Strong and his wife Sharon of Chittenango, Tim Strong of North Syracuse and Dana Thomas of Pennsylvania, several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, New York. A service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with the American Legion Post #20 presiding with military honors to follow. Interment will be at a later date at Fairview Cemetery, AuSable Forks, New York. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the SPCA. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901, (518) 561-3980. Online condolences and memorial candles may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com.