Douglas W. Sackman, 71 of Oswego died Saturday September 12, at Crouse Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born in Rockville Centre, NY and was the son of the late M. Douglas and Ruth Niehsner Sackman.

Mr. Sackman was a 1974 graduate of SUNY Oswego and Veteran of the US Army. He had been employed as an operator at the City of Oswego Wastewater Treatment for over thirty years until his retirement.  Doug was a loving husband and father.  His greatest pleasure was spending time with family and friends.  His home was always open to anyone and everyone was welcome.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne (Schrader) Sackman of Oswego, two daughters Elizabeth (Jacob Tomlinson) Sackman of Washington, DC,  Gretchen (Dustin) Hanley of Minetto, one son, Christian Sackman of Oswego, Maria Sackman of Florida, one brother, Geoffrey (Joan) Sackman of St. Augustine, Florida, four sisters, Barbara Sackman of S. Deerfield, MA, Ellie Anderson of Greenfield, MA, Christine (Len) Pogorzala of Ithaca, NY.  Maggie (Phil Guerin) Sackman of Salem, NH, four grandchildren, John Russell, Damian Sackman, Alessa Sackman and Meara Hanley and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. There will be a celebration of his life at a future date.

Contributions may be made to  the Oswego Animal Shelter, 621 East Seneca St. Oswego, NY 13126, and Blessings in a Backpack, 120 W 5 ^th St, Oswego, NY 13126.