GANSEVOORT – Donald J. “DJ” Philion, Jr., 51, of Gansevoort, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his residence, on Thursday, October 28, 2021.
Born in Glens Falls on September 1, 1970, to Shirley (Hartwell) Philion and the late Donald Philion, Sr., he was the youngest of seven children.
He attended elementary and high school in Hudson Falls and was involved in wrestling, under the watchful eye of Coach Chick. In his youth he enjoyed playing Little League and was involved in Cub Scouts.
He was self employed as drywall installer and worked in New York, Virginia, Massachusetts and Florida for many years.
He was predeceased by his father, Donald J. Philion Sr. (2017), his older brother, Michael E. Philion (2015), paternal grandparents, Everett and Geneva Philion and maternal grandparents, Walter and Marion Hartwell.
In addition to his mother, Shirley Philion of South Glens Falls; he is survived by his sisters, Ann (David) Doerffel of Warminster, PA, Susan Philion of Hudson Falls, Theresa Philion of Queensbury and Jeanne (Brian) Nichols of Queensbury; and his brother, Charles Philion (Bill Gardy) of Albany; he was uncle to Katie (Justin) Lee of South Glens Falls, John Doerffel of Warminster, PA, Elizabeth Nichols and fiancé Grafton Derryberry of Queensbury, Senior Airman Patrick Nichols (USAF) currently stationed at Beale AFB in California, Nathan Philion of Queensbury; and grand-uncle to Maxwell and Isabelle Lee of South Glens Falls.
Friends and family may call on Monday, November 8, 2021, from 10 to 11am, prior to the funeral mass
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 80 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls, with Rev. Guy A. Childs, officiating.
The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery in the Town of Kingsbury.
Family and friends are welcome to gather at his sister’s home, 3 Notre Dame Street, Hudson Falls following the Rite of Committal.
In lieu of flowers the family has suggested that memorial donations be made to the Adirondack Vets House, Inc., 26 Pine Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Rest In Peace, DJ ❤️
May you rest in the arms of the Lord who formed you from the dust of the earth.
May holy Mary, the angels and all the saints welcome you now that you have gone forth from this life.
I am so very sorry to hear of Dj’s passing.
It must have been an awful shock to all of you.
As usual,there is no understanding as to the never answered WHY.
My deepest sympathy.
Charlie and family –
Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family. With deepest sympathy for your loss, Stephanie Allen
What a great person, who will be deeply missed.