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Wesley Mackey, Jr. passed away from a heart attack on May 18, 2020 in Carmel, New York. He was predeceased by his mother Mildred Sassman, honorable father Wesley D. Mackey, Sr. and adoring step father Matthew D. Sassman.
Wesley is survived by a number of cousins and three god children, ( two of whom are children of PHS 64 classmates-- Karna Breuning Shelton and Sue Spivey/Paul Mocha) .
Wes was born in Pleasantville, New York and at the time of his death lived in the house in Carmel that he had shared with his mother. He enjoyed sitting on the deck, which he proudly built himself, and taking in the wildlife that often came close enough to feed.
Wes was a Veteran and up until recently visited the VFW in Mahopac regularly and enjoyed being surrounded by and sharing stories with his fellow military family and friends. He was also a member of both the Sons of the American Legion Post 1080 in Mahopac and the American Legion Post 270 in Carmel.
In his early days Wes and his father Wes, Sr. shared a love for race cars. He loved to talk about the race car that his father built and raced.
Wes was a welder by trade. Private Cremation will be held.
Note: Wes attended all of our PHS reunions and helped to organize a few of the early ones. The photo shown below was taken at our 50th Reunion in 2014. 
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Barbara Kaestner (Curry)
I got to know Wes many years ago when his mother Mildred "Millie" babysat for my kids in late '60's into early '70's. She was very close to Wes, avery nice family. Sorry to hear this news, he was too young...RIP Wes!
Barbara Kaestner Curry
Janet Lohman
I always enjoyed my conversations with Wes at our reunions. He was such a joyful person. RIP. Too soon.Mitzi Porter (Bolin)
I remember Wes from way back in 4th grade,at Roselle.I didn't know him well, but our class feels like family, so it's hard to lose one of our own. From later years, I do recall him working on reunions, and always being there for every event, at every reunion. I remember him smiling, happy. RIP, Wes.
Jim Sullivan
I remember Wes Mackey well. The first thing I recalled was he was just a nice guy. He got along with everyone and always wore a smile. It's a shame to lose such a nice guy so young. Best wishes to you Wes, on your new journey. Fare thee well !Mary Ann Cotter (Berlin)
I am so saddened to hear of Wes' death. In High School Wes , Paul Mocha and I were " hang around buddies" for several years. And Wes was my Senior Prom date! After graduation we didn't keep in touch until our Class of 64 Reunion began. In these more recent years, Wes would often meet up with Daine Lewin Stonas and I for breakfast at the Green Lane Diner in Mt. Kisco. Although not in the best of health he was always smiling, laughing and story telling. I will miss you old friend. God speed.
Fred Higham
I have been thinking of Wes lately. It's amazing how sometimes memory can take one back to a specific day. Not sure if it was 7th grade Little League or 8th grade Little League (did Little Leage in Pville go up to 8th grade ?). In any event, I remember we were on the same team that season. We were schdeuled to play a game one evening in May (1960 ?). We had a rainstorm late in the afternoon that day and because of the weather, I was not sure the game would be played. I remember telephoning Wes to ask if we would be playing that evening. He told me, "Yes, of course".
I remember riding my bike, balancing my glove and bat on the handle bars, from Washington Avenue to Soldiers and Sailors Field, where we played our game at the far away field (from Manville Road and closer to Clark Street). Wes was already there playing catch with our teammates warming up for the game. It was a time when a lot of us boys had stars in our eyes at Pleasantville Junior High School, still having thoughts of playing in the "Big Leagues" some day.
Rest in Peace fellow teammate, Wes Mackey.
Geoffery Yorke
I was particularly saddened to learn of Wes' passing, since he and I had run into one another only a couple of months before. My wife and I were waiting for a pizza in a restaurant near our home when I realized Wes was sitting right behind us. We had a brief but pleasant chat and I learned he lived just across the street from where we were. Sadly, we parted company with one of those "We must get together soon." goodbyes and went our separate ways. At our stage in life, I'm afraid that "soon" should really mean "very soon".
Karna Breuning (Shelton)
We are finally able to have a service to say farewell to Wes. Anyone wishing to come is welcome.
September 27 @11am Kensico cemetery In the Garden of Apostels section