Obituary of Christopher V. McDonald

Christopher V. McDonald Jr, 61 of Binghamton passed away unexpectedly on May 4 at Lourdes Hospital after a short illness. He was predeceased by his parents Chris and MaryAnn (McDonald) McDonald. A graduate of Catholic Central HS and Franklin Pierce College, Rindge, NH, Chris was a National Sales Manager for Komatsu Forklift U.S.A., LLC. He leaves behind his children, Corynn (Cory) McDonald, Logan F. McDonald, his love and partner in life's adventures, Dayle O'Connor, his sisters M. Sharon Elliott, her family John P. Elliott and Cailin M. Elliott, Ann (Annie) C. McDonald, the mother of his children Kathleen Farrell McDonald as well as the many member of his large extended family - aunts, uncle, cousins, friends and colleagues. Chris loved "the lake" and it was there he was the happiest. He relished his Irish American heritage and all that came with it…grand stories, bagpipes and laughter. He was a good man with a big heart who never spared his opinion or his love. He will be sorely missed. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Lourdes Hospital ICU for their heroic efforts. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Patrick's Church, corner of Oak and Leroy Streets, Binghamton on Monday, May 8th at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. Augustine's Cemetery, Silver Lake, PA at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main St. Binghamton, Sunday May 7th , from 3 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Chris's memory to the Ancient Order of Hibernians, 148 Main Street, Binghamton, NY 13905.