James D. Nolan's Obituary
James Donald "Mort" Nolan, 93, of Delray Beach, FL, passed away on November 2, 2022 at Vitas Hospice Care with his wife and step daughter by his side.
Donald was born in Auburn, NY, the son of Peter and Alice (Burns) Nolan. He was a graduate of Holy Family High School, LeMoyne College and also attended Syracuse University. He served in the US Army during the Korean War.
Donald enjoyed tinkering in his workshop, playing the drums and was an avid fan of Notre Dame Football. He was formerly a teacher at Sacred Heart School and was also Auburn City Treasurer. He also served as President of Schwartz Towers in Auburn. He was very active in local politics making a bid for NY State Senator.
Donald is survived by his loving wife Virginia Smith Nolan, his children Theresa Nolan Mahoney (Kevin) of Auburn, NY, Molly Nolan Hood (Eddie) of Montezuma CO, Tim Nolan of Auburn, NY and Michael (Amy) Smith of Camillus, NY. his step-children Anthony Smith, Richard Smith both of Auburn, NY Thomas Smith of Gettysburg, PA and Gingie Solano of Delray Beach, FL and his grandchildren Emily Mahoney; Sarah & Jacob Hood, Elijah Kelly, Allison, Daniel & Emma Nolan, Michael Jr. & Matthew Smith and Jennifer Solano, who was like a grand-daughter.
In addition to his parents Donald was predeceased by his daughter Beth Nolan of Syracuse, NY, his sisters Barbara Bannister of Auburn, NY, Betty Sheffield of Camillus, NY, his brother Peter Nolan of Manhatten Beach, CA and grandson Sam Hood of Montezuma, CO. He leaves behind his sister Mary Beck (Donald) of Horseheads, NY along with many nieces and nephews.
He will be missed by his family and friends. A private memorial service will be held at a later date in Florida.
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