Obituary of Donald L. Stuart

STUART DONALD L. "POPPY" Age 83 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Tuesday October 7, 2014. Donald was born on July 26, 1931 in Elmira, NY the son of the late Myron and Mable Hay Stuart. He was a Korean War Veteran serving his country with the U.S. Navy on the USS Midway. He married his wife Anna M. Cavaluzzi in April of 1955 and she pre-deceased him on November 29, 2005. He was also pre-deceased by his son James D. "Jimmy Dean" Stuart on October 30, 2009. Don was also pre-deceased by his sister Tillie Bednarchik. Donald was a Highway Engineer for the NYS DOT in Hornell, NY. Poppy was and outdoorsman and loved going to The Cabin every Saturday. Mr. Stuart is survived by his daughter: Suzette Stuart of Horseheads, NY; son and daughter-in-law: Donald J. and Sherri Stuart of Erin, NY; granddaughters: Sara, Allison, and Halie Stuart; brother: Kenneth Stuart of Hornell,NY; sister: Mary Lou Stuart Kline of Horseheads, NY; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Sally Cuyle of Big Flats, NY; Rita Lattari of Elmira, NY ; Charlene and Alva Huntley of Horseheads, NY; Edward "Butch" Cavaluzzi of Elmira Heights , NY ; Anthony "Toner" and Charlotte Cavaluzzi of Horseheads , NY ; Joseph Cavaluzzi of Robertsdale , Alabama; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS, NY on Saturday October 11, 2014 from 1-3 PM. Mr. Stuart's Funeral Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 3 PM. Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Stuart at the Funeral Home following his Funeral Service. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Poppy through memorials to Care First 11751 East Corning Road Corning, NY 14830.