Daniel H. Stacey

Daniel H. Stacey, loving father and grandfather, age 89 years, lifetime area resident of Athens, N.Y., passed away on February 28, 2023, at his home in Athens, N.Y. He was born on March 19, 1933, in Athens, N.Y. and is the son of the late William and Nora (Haynor) Stacey. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his loving wife Lenora “Ann” Stacey who predeceased him on July 21, 2017, and also his brother William Stacey. Survivors include his three sons Steve and his wife Kathy, Brian and his wife Carol and Gary Stacey, five grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and also many friends from the local area. During Daniel’s lifetime, he served his country proudly in The United States Army during The Korean War. He was a Correctional Officer for 32 years from 1956-1988, at The Coxsackie Correctional Facility, Coxsackie, N.Y. He also was the owner and operator of his very own locksmith business Daniel H. Stacey Locksmith. Daniel belonged to and was very active and held memberships in many local organizations – he was a trustee for The Village of Athens for two terms, he was on the Planning Board during the development of Sleepy Hollow Lake, he was a paid up life member of The American Legion Post TGM 187, Athens, N.Y., of which he held the positions of treasurer and membership chairman from 1969-2008, and also the President of The Coxsackie Correctional Employee Federal Credit Union. Daniel had many hobbies that he enjoyed such as hunting, carpentry, working around the house, and he loved going to The Athens Senior Center where he enjoyed meals with friends. Dan enjoyed taking daily drives downtown to the river, and also visiting his wife’s resting place at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at Richards Funeral Home, 28 North Vernon Street, Athens, N.Y. on Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. The United States Army Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the funeral home Thursday evening at 5:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023, at 11:00 A.M., at the funeral home, with Pastor Stan Webster of The Community Hospice, Catskill, N.Y. officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot of The Mt. Hope Cemetery, Athens, N.Y. Donations in Daniel’s memories may be made to Community Hospice, 47 Liberty Street, Catskill, N.Y. 12414. Condolences and memories may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.

Daniel H. Stacey

March 19, 1933 - February 28, 2023