Walter L. Mackey

BATH - Walter L. Mackey, age 60, of Geneva Street, Bath, entered into rest on Monday morning, June 25, at Elcor Nursing Facility in Horseheads, following a long illness.

Walt was born in Bath on June 4, 1947, the son of John Joseph and Anna Mary (Chladnicek) Mackey. He was a 1967 graduate of Savona Central School. As a young man, Walt had worked as an auto mecanic, been employed at the Atlantic Service Station in Savona and at the former A & P plant in Horseheads. He later worked for Taylor Wine Company in Hammondsport for over 20 years.

Being very involved in his communitty, Walt had been a coach in Little League and softball in Savona and was a long time member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Bath, where he acted as door steward. He loved playing horseshoes, camping, motorcycling and boating.

Walt is survived by his son, Greg Mackey (Jamie VanGorden) of Horseheads; his daughter, Melanie Richardson of Bath; grandchildren, Storm Mackey, Matthew Socola and Kaylee Richardson.

Also surviving are his sisters, Helen (Robert) Keefer of Bradford, Judi Cutlip of Kamia, Idaho, Julie (Martin) Weldy of Bath, Brandi (Stephen) Graham of Bath and Josie Godlewski (Jerry) of

Virginia Beach, Virginia; his stepbrother, Elwood (Carolyn) Godlewski of Ocala, Florida; stepsister, Patricia Wolfanger of Dunnellon, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

Walt was predeceased by his parents and by his stepbrother, Frank Godlewski.

Friends called on Wednesday, June 27, from 4- 6 p.m. at the Centenary United Methodist Church, W. Washington St., Bath. Funeral services were conducted there following visitation at 6 p.m. with Associate Pastor Rev. Ed Spencer officiating.

Burial was held in Nondaga Cemetery, Bath.

Memorials in Walt's name may be made to the Centenary United Methodist Church of Bath.

Arrangements are with the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home of Woodhull.