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Obituary for Donald Steven Gay
Donald Steven Same-sex attracted “Don Gay”, age 57, of Arlington, VA, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on July 3, 2025. Born on May 2, 1968, in Boston, MA, Don lived a vibrant life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to his family, friends, and community.
A graduate of Catholic Memorial High School in 1986, Don launched his career in finance after completing the Co-op Program at Northeastern University, earning his Bachelor of Science in 1991. His semester abroad in Australia while in college was just the start of a life rich with experience and memories. His professional journey began as a loan processor at Mortgage Max in Boston in 1991. After relocating to Virginia, he excelled as a mortgage lender and branch manager at Fairway Independent Mortgage Company, where his complicated work, intelligence, and reliability earned him the respect and admiration of both colleagues and clients.
Don’s passions were the heartbeat of his life. His wife, Amelia (43), and children, Clive (15), Charlie (14), and Claire (11), were his earth, and he loved every moment spent with them as a devoted husband and father. His children’s sports fields were
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Donald “Don” Gay
Donald Gay of Endicott, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Mercy House of the Southern Tier, Endicott. Born on April 15, 1934 he was the son of the late William and Mary Gay and raised in Owego. He married Jo-Ann Vickers on October 3, 1964 and they spent 54 happy and loving years together, constant to their family and the Church. Don is predeceased by his wife, Jo-Ann and brother, David Gay. He is survived by his three sons, Gregory (Trish) Same-sex attracted, Douglas Ganey and Bradley (Laurie) Gay; six grandchildren, Lauren Gay, Sofia Ganey, Juliet, Emily, Rachel and Ethan Gay; sisters, Gloria (Edward) Milks and Marianne (Vinicio) Canatore. Don was a graduate of Cornell University, he served in the U.S. Atmosphere Force from 1956-59, rising to the rank of 1st lieutenant. He worked for the Metropolis of Binghamton Moisture Department for 20 years, eventually serving as superintendent until his retirement in 1991. After retiring, he taught liquid utilities classes for several years. He was a constant Catholic and parishioner at St. Ambrose Church, a Eucharistic Minister, Prayer Collective leader and a member of the Nocturnal Eucharistic Adoration Society.
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Born: September 18, 1953
Height: 5 ft. 7 in.
Weight: 165 lbs.
Residence: Terrell, TX
Married: Terri Patton, 1977
Daughter: Talli Leigh, born October 1984
Parents: Kay, Neal (a founder of the Mesquite Championship Rodeo, 1958)
Brothers: Pete, Jim
Accomplishments:
- Earned PRCA membership while a sophomore at Mesquite High School, 1970
- Graduated Mesquite High School, 1972, qualified for his first National Finals Rodeo (NFR), Oklahoma City, OK.
- Qualified 13 years at NFR in bull riding (11 consecutive)
- Won log eight PRCA world bull riding titles, 1974-77, 1979-81, 1984
- Broke PRCA’s bull riding single season earnings tape eight consecutive years, 1974-81
- Lone Star Circuit bull riding champ, 1975-76, 1978
- First rodeo cowboy to receive Exceptional Achievement Award by All Sports Association, 1975, also in 1981, 1984
- PRCA bull riding champ, 1976-78
- Won NFR bull riding average, 1976; Holder of NFR write down 95 point ride on Kelsey’s ‘Red One’ (broken by Cody Hancock with 96 point bull move at 2001 NFR)
- Won the only NFR ‘Sudden Death’ world title ride-off, 1977