Donald Joseph Gleacher passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Donald was born in Mt. Vernon, NY to Walton and Grace Randall Gleacher and raised in Fairfield, CT. He spent his youth on the waters of Long Island Sound, boating and fishing and as a High School Senior he enlisted in the Army Air Corps serving on a B-29 Bomber flying 23 missions over Japan.
Retired with over 30 years of service as a Teamster for Beechmont Dairy, Marsh Dairy, and Wells Fargo. Donald was always keeping busy; he restored over 40 VWs and spent time helping family, friends and neighbors with tree removals, remodeling jobs, etc.
A Life Member of American Legion Post 74 in CT, 6th Bomb Group, Brevard Vet Assoc., and the 20th Air Force. During his life he and his wife Dorothy attended 30 reunions of his WWII group and enjoyed traveling to various parts of the country.
Survivors include his children: Patricia Beckwith (Gerald) of Maine, Donna McCormack (Michael) and Jeffrey (Kristie) Gleacher of FL, Beth Messerli (Alan) and Holly Ortoleva (Peter) of CT, sister Sally Ann Stanley of CA, 19 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Ann Mortimer Gleacher, his daughter Sandra Stubbs, granddaughter Alisa Beckwith and brother Walton Gleacher Jr.
Donald’s greatest joy in life was helping others.
Services will be private and the family requests memorial gifts be made in his name to the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch, PO Box 2000, Boys Ranch, FL 32064
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