Honor David Winn's Life

December 8, 2017, at the age of 68 after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer; and WHEREAS, David Michael Winn, known to his friends and family as Mike, was born in Oneonta, New York, to John F. and Dorothy M. Winn on Thursday, February 24, 1949; he attended Sidney schools prior to graduating from Bainbridge-Guilford, Class of 1967; and WHEREAS, At a very early age, Mike Winn worked at John's Garage, a business his father started in 1956; after his father's passing in 1993, the Winn boys carried on the family business and Mike's pride for the garage ran deep; one of his passions was going on wrecker calls; when you met the wrecker on the road, Mike was likely behind the wheel; and WHEREAS, Mike Winn loved his '36 Ford Coupe, and enjoyed taking his family members and friends for rides; furthermore, he was an avid player of cards and yard games and a passionate fan of the Yankees, Giants, and NASCAR; and WHEREAS, In 1968, Mike Winn was drafted into the Army and proudly served in Vietnam as a Motor Pool Mechanic with the 25th Infantry Division; he was a member of the Corp. Ralph H. Arrandale VFW Post No.

7914 of Sidney, and the American Legion Post No. 806 of Bainbridge; Mike was a true patriot and marched in many parades representing our veterans; and WHEREAS, Mike Winn distinguished himself in his profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his community; Mike was often giving of his time and compassion to seniors and especially veterans who were less fortunate; and WHEREAS, Mike Winn's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charitable and civic endeavors; and WHEREAS, Mike Winn served on the Bainbridge Town Planning Board for over 30 years; he also worked on the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park Committee; and WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents, John and Dorothy Winn, and his sister-in-law, Nancy (Morris) Winn, Mike Winn is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Phyllis (Hubbard) Winn; his two sons, Michael (Janet) Winn and Hugh (Stefanie) Winn; and his six grandchildren, Casey, Ryan, Tommy, Haley, Callie and Jack; as well as his siblings and their families John "Pat", Jerry (Corleen), Frank (Carol), Tom (Colleen) and Mary Lou Winn; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Mike Winn leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of David Michael Winn, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of David Michael Winn.