Douglas W. Satterlee

Douglas W. Satterlee, 78, of Batavia passed away peacefully on August 4, 2015 at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. He was born on March 17, 1937 in Wellsville, New York to the late William (Marian Witter) Satterlee. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Virginia H. (Hoffman) Satterlee 2009. Douglas was a United States Marine Corps Veteran. Prior to retirement he worked for Strippit in Akron, New York. Douglas had a deep love for his family and was a firm believer that family didn’t necessarily have to be blood. He was a sports enthusiast, particularly baseball. The past four years Doug would take trips down to Orlando to watch the Yankee’s spring training with his children. Additionally, he enjoyed traveling to visit his children as well as traveling with his son to Europe. He also enjoyed reading, playing euchre with family, gardening and just sitting on his porch. Douglas is survived by his loving children Daniel of GA; Deanna (Allan) Browning of TX; Michael (Pamela) of GA; Thomas (Kathy) Satterlee of IN; Susan Mott of Batavia; brother Bruce Satterlee of Wellsville; 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren along with nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call on Friday August 7, 2015 from 4 to 7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 10:00 AM Funeral Service will be held on Saturday August 8, 2015 at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery, Batavia. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Batavia First United Methodist Church 8221 Lewiston Road Batavia, New York 14020, Akron First United Methodist Church 7 Church Street Akron, New York 14001 or Carlton First United Methodist Church 1196 Archbald Road Waterport, New York 14571. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.