Don G Hassett was born on April 11, 1930 in Glens Falls, NY. He grew up on Geer Road in the Town of Kingsbury. He lettered in four varsity sports and graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1948.
Upon graduation Don attended Norwich University and graduated in 1952 with a distinguished military graduation designation. Don then began his service as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army on July 15, 1952. While serving, Don completed a 15 month tour of active duty in Germany during the occupation. He was later given an honorable discharge from the Army Reserve on September 13, 1960. As a result of his service, Don was rewarded with an Army of Occupation Medal and a National Defense Service Medal. While in the Service, he married the former Patricia Winters of West Chester, PA.
In 1954, Don began his career with General Electric in Hudson Falls as a mechanical engineer. During this time, Don served for 33 years on the Hudson Falls School Board of Education and was an active member and Treasurer of the Kiwanis Club. Don also served on the Village of Hudson Falls Zoning Board. He and Patricia resided in Hudson Falls, raising three daughters: Debra Cirino of Hartford NY, Linda Muller of Ravena NY, Sandra Peters of Orlando FL, and a son Dale Hassett of Delmar NY. They had seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.