Ilion Donald G. Dack, 73 of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 24, 2015 at Faxton-St. Luke's Health Care in New Hartford. Don was born on February 9, 1942 in Ilion, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Marion (Kennedy) Dack Sr. He was a graduate of Ilion Schools and in 1961 joined the Air Force serving in Vietnam. On October 4, 1975 he married the former Adeline Bergin in Ilion. Don worked as a machinist at Union Fork and Hoe until his retirement. Don was an active member of the the Ilion Elks Lodge; Mohawk American Legion; and the St. Francis Club. Don is survived by his wife Addie of 40 years; a daughter Megan and her husband Anthony Dischiavi and grandson Dax of Deerfield; a brother Kenneth and his wife Kitty Dack Jr. of Ilion and a sister Linda and her husband David Iamele of Utica; his many neices and nephews and many friends. He is predeceased by his son Robert James Dack and his brothers Bill and Dick Dack. Don was a loving and devoted husband, father and friend to all. Don loved camping, fishing, watching NASCAR (go Jeff Gordon!) and watching the New York Giants and The Dodgers. He was also a loving companion to Chance and Riley. A special thank you to Dr Manzurul Sikder and staff, the staff of the 6th floor, ICOU and David, Brian, Michele and Lucy of Radiology at Faxton St. Luke's Heathcare for their loving care and support. A funeral service for Don will be held on Friday May 29, 2015 at 5pm at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego St. in Ilion; Marianne Victor and family members will be sharing thoughts and memories. Friends may call on Friday from 2 pm until the time of the funeral. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. The Mohawk American Legion will be conducting services at 4pm and the Ilion Elks Lodge at 4:30 pm at the funeral home. Please consider a memoral dontation to the Herkimer Country Catholic Charities, 61 West St. Ilion NY 13357. To send an online condolence please go to www.whiter-hendrix.com.