Donald Engler

Donald A. Engler of West Seneca, N.Y. passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025 at the age of 91. Donald was the beloved husband of the late Barbara Engler; dearest father of Cynthia (Charles) Zambito, David (Robin) Engler and the late Christine Engler; treasured grandfather of Charles, Caitlin, Christopher, Samantha and Jacob and great-grandfather of Charlotte; eldest brother of Marjorie, Robert, Kathryn, Edith and the late John and Linda; survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Donald was a veteran of the United States Army where he was based in Whittier, Alaska. His career as an assistant chemist with the Erie County Water Authority spanned over 30 years. Donald was an active member of the Buffalo Police Reserves, the Republican Committee of Erie County and the Orchard Park Senior Center. His passion for golf was notable as he made over 30 trips to Hawaii as a marshal for the SONY Open Golf Tournament. Donald loved being engaged in many social events and outings with cherished friends. The family will be present to receive friends Friday, September 19, 2025 from 3 - 7 PM at the Hoy Funeral Home, 3855 Seneca Street, West Seneca, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday September 20, 2025 at 9AM at Queen of Heaven Church, 839 Mill Road, West Seneca, NY. Donations in Donald’s memory may be made to Hospice Buffalo www.hospicebuffalo.com/give-get-involved/donate-now*make-a-gift-online or Tunnels2Towers at https://dogood.t2t.org/give/320847/?_gl=1*106r2nu*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NTY4MzQ1NDQuQ2p3S0NBandxOXJGQmhBSUVpd0FHVkFaUDgxVFcweHl2Z3RuT1dzWEh5TEk2RzBoQzF6UGhDMWRHZUkyS3BSYTNZdEd5SXNFdWJmRFdob0NaLWtRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*Nzc4NjAwODM4LjE3NTY4MzQ1NDM.*_ga*MTAzNTg1OTY4OS4xNzU2ODM0NTQz*_ga_KKJBEGGEYM*czE3NTY4MzQ1NDMkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTY4MzQ1NDMkajYwJGwwJGgw*!*donation*checkout__;KioqKioqKioqIy8v!!M2D_dUfSiN4E!LIzZUKJTjfv5TPbCfNEKDFAPUDg-hsGYA_xJiExOL-SHfxAHKt13FX-cP6zd9ta2umvdo2z2_emyZKUQoolTCISU49IXjAt_$