Saratoga Springs, NY - Donald Gitlitz passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016, at age 84, after a long battle with cancer.

Born in 1932, Don married his high school sweetheart, Mae.  After graduating from Fordham University, he went into the Army as a Lieutenant. Donald was a lifelong entrepreneur, starting the AMERICAN ELECTROFAX CORPORATION in 1965.  Don also had a love of Dinosaurs and helped launch DINOSAURUS magazine as the Executive Vice President in 1994.

Donald is survived Mae; his sister Joan; his four children, Suanne (George), Gail (Tom), Craig (Maria) and Donna (Jeff); his eight grandchildren, Tara, Sheri, Melissa, Shannon, Evan, Alex, Jennifer and Joseph.

Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 7pm Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016  at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Funeral services will follow at 7pm.

Burial with military honors will be at 10:30am Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd, Schuylerville.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sacred Heart Youth Program, 83-17 78th Avenue, Glendale, NY 11385.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.