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• Tuesday, December 05, 2023

  Passing of PDC Doug Malin

  Past Department Commander and long-time Department Photographer Doug Malin passed away on Dec. 3, 2023, at the age of 82.

  “Doug served the New York American Legion in many ways over the years and is best known for his tireless work as Department Photographer,” notes Department Adjutant James Casey. “He was a friend and mentor to everyone who met him. Losing Doug is devasting to us all.”

  

  Doug Malin

  Doug served in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years and was active in The American Legion for much of his life, especially after retiring as a detective with the NYPD.

  He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann, his three sons, five grandchildren, and sister, Donna McNamara.

  Visitation is on on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the T.J. McGowan Funeral Home, 71 Central Highway, Garnerville, NY 10923.  Funeral Mass is at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Church, 25 Cinder Road, Garnerville, NY 10923.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Legion, Dept. of NY, 1304 Park Blvd,. Troy, NY 12180, with notation for BE THE ONE, or the Multiple Myeloma Foundation.