It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donald J. DeBadts of Geneseo, New York, born in Sodus, New York, who passed away on October 14, 2023, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Jacob DeBadts and Elizabeth DeBadts; and his siblings, Marilyn Ortiz (Michael) and Gerald DeBadts. He is survived by : his sons, Eric DeBadts (Laura) of Warsaw, NY and Brian DeBadts of Ballston Spa, NY; his grandchildren, RJ Bailey, Connor DeBadts, Jacob DeBadts and Daniel DeBadts; and his former life partner Carol Nicot Fuller.

The family requests the courtesy of in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Section V Friends of Wrestling – through venmo - @friendsofwrestling (please note Don DeBadts memorial) or sending a check to Jim Sauberan, 474 West Ave., Brockport, NY 14420-1122 made payable to Section V Friends of Wrestling or to Geneseo Sports Boosters, 4050 Avon Rd. Geneseo, NY 14454.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.