Obituary for Douglas Finlay Bachem
Douglas Finlay “Tony” Bachem, 93, passed away on October 7, 2022 at the Maplewood at Danbury. He spent most of his adult life living in Manhasset, Long Island.
Born in Manhattan on March 3, 1929, Tony was the son of the late John and Louise (Hastings) Bachem. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He owned and operated The Travel Center of Manhasset for over 50 years. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Manhasset.
In December of 1952, Tony married Virginia (Sturcken) Bachem who predeceased him in 2008 after 55 years of marriage. He is survived by his daughter, Terry Connors and her husband Jimmy of Poughquag; his grandchildren, Caitlin Connors and her fiancé Peter DeLuca; Shannon Knox and her husband Avery, and Ryan Connors; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Tony was also predeceased by his son, Jonathan Bachem; and his brother, Donald Bachem.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 5 – 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 10 am at St. Kateri Church, 1725 Route 82, LaGrangeville followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn with military honors.
Please visit Tony’s Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
Born in Manhattan on March 3, 1929, Tony was the son of the late John and Louise (Hastings) Bachem. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He owned and operated The Travel Center of Manhasset for over 50 years. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Manhasset.
In December of 1952, Tony married Virginia (Sturcken) Bachem who predeceased him in 2008 after 55 years of marriage. He is survived by his daughter, Terry Connors and her husband Jimmy of Poughquag; his grandchildren, Caitlin Connors and her fiancé Peter DeLuca; Shannon Knox and her husband Avery, and Ryan Connors; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Tony was also predeceased by his son, Jonathan Bachem; and his brother, Donald Bachem.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 5 – 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 10 am at St. Kateri Church, 1725 Route 82, LaGrangeville followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn with military honors.
Please visit Tony’s Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.