Mr. Donald F. Crandall

May 15, 1932 - December 4, 2020

Donald F. Crandall, 88, of Cortland passed away on Friday December 4, 2020 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Penn. Born May 15, 1932 in Truxton, Don was a area resident most of his life. Don retired from the State of New York in 1991 after which he and his wife spent many years in Florida with family and friends. In January 2020 Don returned to Cortland to be with his son, David. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion. In addition to his parents, Francis and Doris Beil Crandall, he was preceded in death by his wife; Pat in 2009, daughter; Marlea Crandall Roberts in 2015; a granddaughter; Nicole Crandall in 2000 and a sister; IvaLee Crandall in 1957. Don is survived by his daughter; Cheryl Burgett of Oregon, sons, Albert Crandall Davis of Florida and David (Karen) Crandall of Cortland, a brother; Jerry (Joyce) Crandall of S. Carolina; a sister; Betty Knobel of Cortland and a sister in law; Alice Greene also of Cortland. Don is also survived by his grandchildren; Sean (Stefani) Burgett of Oregon, Jessica (Fernando) Galaviz of Mexico, Alicia Crandall of Endicott and Alexis Crandall of Cortland and several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes services will be private. A Celebration of Donald’s life will be announced in the spring of 2021. Donations in his memory may be there American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home, Cortland, N.Y. www.riccardifuneralhome.com