Born on August 7, 1948 in Penn Yan, New York
Departed on April 6, 2021, in Melbourne Beach, Florida
Douglas A. Detro, age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his home in Melbourne Beach, FL.
A service for Douglas will be held Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 10:00am at Overackers Cemetery in Middlesex, New York.
Douglas was born on August 7, 1948, the son of Robert and Florence Detro. He was a graduate of Middlesex Valley Central School and a member of the 1965 and 1966 Section V Basketball Championship Team. He graduated from East Texas State with a degree in Accounting and was a retired businessman.
Douglas is survived by his 3 children, Mark (Donna) Detro, Andrea (Jeffrey) Deynzer, and Julie Detro Hopkins; his siblings Daniel Detro, Catherine Detro and Glenn Detro; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and their children.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Douglas’ name to Sea Turtle Preservation Society, 111 South Miramar Ave., Indialantic, FL 32903.
5 entries.
Anna Smith
from Hot Springs wrote on April 18, 2021:
Most of all, I knew you through the eyes of Julie... I'll never smoke another pork butt without smiling, and thinking about you. RIP Doug.
Julie Detro-Hopkins
from St Augustine, FL wrote on April 11, 2021:
You have been and always will be the wind beneath my wings.💕 RIP DAD💕
Mollie Coe
from Canandaigua NY wrote on April 11, 2021:
Doug you left us too fast, so much more to do.
You are and always be so proud of your family, my heart is with Mark, Bodie, Andrea and Jeff plus those wonderful grandkids who made you so happy. Your Julie, Emo, always running to your side.
I’d like them to know how you recently said you saw their love and dedication when they all came together, being with you during the past two years of major health problems. You also remarked on how you looked forward to “Bullet”, Bob Sterling, never missing a day visiting you!
Your Buddy and much appreciated Al Sterling volunteering to be your home nurse, always arriving just in time for your release from those hospital stays. You talked about your brother Dan and during one of his visits, raised the legs on your favorite couch, thinking about you coming home, realizing how hard it would be for you getting up and down.
You were/are the most caring and considerate gentleman I have ever known. We were so fortunate to spend precious days with you. No dry eyes at our house,
You will be forever in our hearts ♥️ best friends til eternity,
Love, Hugs, Kisses, Mol and Rabbit
Dave Detro
from Orlando wrote on April 11, 2021:
Miss you Uncle Doug. You were one of a kind and left such an awesome mark on this world. Sleep well! Love you!
Carol moran
from Punta gorda wrote on April 11, 2021:
Our sincere condolences to the family.
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Born on August 7, 1948 in Penn Yan, New York