Prattsburgh, New York

Fayette C. “Fay” Domm – 88 – of Pinoak Lane, Prattsburgh, NY died Saturday morning (March 22, 2025) at Elderwood at Hornell Nursing Facility in North Hornell.

Born in Canandaigua, NY on May 30, 1936, he was the son of Charles & Alice (Gladding) Domm.

Fay grew up in the Niagara Falls area and later lived in Naples, NY where he graduated from Naples High School (class of 1954).  Following high school graduation he enlisted into the United States Army and began what would become a 30 year military career.  While serving in the army, he was station in many places around the world including Germany, Hawaii and Ethiopia.  He also served two tours of duty in Vietnam during the Vietnam War and was twice wounded by shrapnel.  While in the United States he was stationed in several places including Ft. Campbell, KY and Ft. Bragg, NC.  During his military career, Fay received numerous medals including two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star.

Following his Honorable Discharge from the Army, Fay resided for a time in Florida and South Carolina where he was employed as a bookkeeper & equipment manager for Tic Construction Company.  He later lived in Naples, NY where he was a life member of both the Naples VFW and the Naples American Legion.  He has lived in Prattsburgh for the past 20 years.  A true outdoorsman, Fay enjoyed camping, deer hunting and fishing.

In addition to his parents, Fay was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Christy Faye Michelle Hughes and Cheyenne’ Faye Sinclair.

He was married on January 22, 1955 (70 years) to the former Laura “Nancy” Richmond who survives.  Also surviving are 3 daughters, Mona Sinclair of Inglis, FL, Ginny (Don) Stocum of Wolcott, NY and Lisa (Dan) List of Hilham, TN; his sisters, Faith (Michael) Graff of Memphis, TN, Diana (Purley) Wilkinson of Naples, Charlotte (Wayne) Lincoln of Naples and Cindy (Dick) Baker of Naples; his brother, Charles Domm of Cohocton, NY; along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews.

At Fay’s request there will be no calling hours.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Fay’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.