A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday May 25, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with the Rev. Mark McNea officiating.  Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 pm Friday May 24, 2013 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Saturday.  Military Honors will be provided by American Legion Post 92 following the Mass at the church.

Don was born on May 17, 1924 in Rochester, MN.  Don played baseball for the Rochester Royals before serving in France during WW II. Upon his return, he married Rosemary Forbes on August 20, 1949.  Don was a wonderful husband and father and loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.  He was an avid golfer and follower of the Minnesota Twins and Gophers.   Don had a long and distinguished career as a mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service from 1947-1986. He was a devoted steward and charter member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.  Don also enjoyed volunteering at the Mayo Clinic.

Don was preceded in death by his father, Captain Peter Mackey RFD, mother Louise, and sister Mary Lou Harris.  He is survived by his loving wife Rosemary and children: Timothy (Elizabeth) Mackey, Jane (Patrick) Farrell, Patrick (Laurie) Mackey, Gerald Mackey, Colleen (David) Sawinski, James (Brenda) Mackey, Paul Mackey, Charles (Karen) Mackey and thirteen grandchildren.

The Mackey family wishes to express their appreciation to Seasons Hospice for the excellent care Don received in his final days.