More detail on this person: The Honorable
Donald Ray "Dutch" Magill, 72, of Maine, NY, died
peacefully surrounded by his family at Wilson
Hospital on April 6, 2017. He was predeceased by
his parents, Edgar C. and Helen Magill, his
brothers Albert and Edgar Jr., and daughter
Theresa Petrzala Morris.
Dutch is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years,
Patricia (Coughlin) Magill, who meant the world to
him. He also cherished his children,
grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is
additionally survived by his loving children,
Heather (Douglas) MacQueen and their sons Daniel
and Nicholas, Frank Petrzala (Jean Ticen), and
Kerri Petrzala and her son Jared Smolinsky; Dennis
(Sandra) Coughlin and their children Michelle,
Kelly, Allison and Michael; his brother Robert
Magill and sister-in-law Laura Magill; the Lawton
Avenue Coughlins, as well as his nieces, nephews,
and many dear friends.
Dutch graduated from Hollidaysburg High School,
Pennsylvania followed by Penn State University,
with a degree in Computer Science. He was a
retired helicopter pilot from the U.S. Army,
serving in Vietnam and earning two Purple Hearts
along with numerous other commendations.
Additionally, he served in the Civil Air Patrol
and the National Guard. He was very proud of his
service in the military, and had a fierce love for
his country.
He had a 40 year career with IBM, and was sworn
in for his 31st year as the Town of Maine Justice
in January 2017. He served as president of the NY
State Magistrate's Association and received the NY
State Magistrate of the Year Award. He was also
the author of "Magill's Manuals", a set of books
used in courts throughout New York State.
Dutch was very involved with many organizations,
including the Maine Masonic Lodge, the Kalurah
Shrine, and Scottish Rite. He was a member of the
Royal Arch Masons, Cryptic Masons, K.Y.C.H.,
Red Cross of Constantine, Amaranth, the Royal
Order of Jesters, the Order of DeMolay, as well as
many others. In his works for these organizations
he was a 33rd Degree member of Scottish Rite,
served as a Master of the Maine Masonic Lodge
and as Potentate of the Kalurah Shrine. He was
extremely proud to have served on the Board of
Governors for the Springfield, MA Shriner's
Hospital for Children, and was also an Emeritus
member of that same Board, along with many other
achievements.
The family wishes to acknowledge the exceptional
care given to him by Dr. Bertini, the staff at
Wilson Hospital North Tower 3, the CCU unit, the
rapid response team, Dr. Patel, and Fawn Travis.
Calling hours will be Monday from 4-7pm at Hopler
& Eschbach Funeral Home, 483 Chenango Street,
Binghamton. A Masonic service will be held at 7:00
pm. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11
am at the Most Holy Rosary Church in Maine, NY,
followed by burial at the Town of Maine Cemetery.
A meal will be served at the Kalurah Shrine in
Endicott following the services. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made in Dutch's name to
the Springfield Shriner's Hospital for Children,
516 Carew St. Springfield, MA 01104.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
Shadow of death, I shall fear no evil: For I am
the meanest son-of-a-bitch in the valley.
Burial information: Town of Maine Cemetery
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