Donald C. Hoey, 79 a resident of Hamilton Street in Oswego, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the Oswego Hospital.

Mr. Hoey was born in Oswego, NY. He was the son of the late Raymond and Doris (Wyman) Hoey, and was a life resident.

He had formerly been employed as a union painter with Local #38 in Oswego.

He enjoyed music, shooting pool, and watching golf.

He is survived by three daughters, Dawn (Anthony) DiGaetano of Rochester, NY, Dale (Clifford Kavanaugh) Denslow of Oswego, and Danette Hoey of Las Vegas, Nevada; two sons Donald J. (Terri) Hoey of Westminster, Maryland, and David Hoey of Oswego; two sisters, Judy Roe of Scriba, and June Hall of Syracuse; eight grandchildren, Brandy, Holly, Desiree, Michael, Megan, Alexis, Taylor, and Tyler; 6 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a long-time supporting friend, and the mother of his children, Margaret Stevens of Oswego; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, James Hoey, and Jackie Hoey; and a sister, Sandy Harrington.

Funeral services will be private.

Arrangements are in the care of the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Oswego.

Contributions in his memory can be made to the Oswego Health Foundation at 110 West 6th St., Oswego, NY 13126, or at www.oswegohealth.org, in appreciation of the excellent care he received at the Oswego Hospital.