Donald TACY

Donald D. Tacy, 87, of West Hartford, beloved husband of Jeanne (McManus) Tacy passed away Monday, (April 23, 2012). He was born in Otis, MA, son of William P. and Ruth A. (Fox) Tacy and has resided in West Hartford since 1957. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in World War II. Prior to his retirement, Don was an employee of Baystate Elevator Co. of Springfield, MA for 40 years. He was one to truly enjoy his family and traveling. Besides his wife, Don is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Tacy LaBranch and her husband, Arthur of West Hartford, a son, John W. Tacy and his wife, Maureen of Eastford; four grandchildren, Jack Labranch and his wife, Sandy of West Hartford, Michael LaBranch and his wife, Stacey of Newington, Ryan Tacy and his wife Jackie of Canterbury, and Kyle Tacy of Brooklyn, NY; and two great-grandchildren, Scott and Jessica LaBranch. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Michael D. Tacy.
Funeral services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Connecticut Chapter American Parkinson Disease Association (CT Chapter ADPA, 27 Allendale Drive, North Haven, CT 06473). The Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home is assisting the Tacy family with arrangements.   Published in The Hartford Courant on April 25, 2012