Donald J. Modell

MODELL - Donald J., "Danny" of Kennebunk, Maine, formerly of Long Island, New York, died on September 3, 2008 following a lengthy period of declining health as a result of a stroke he suffered in 1998. He was one of six sons born to Dorothy and John Modell in Bayside, New York on September 25, 1932. He is survived by his very beloved wife, Irene G. (Perillo) Modell, who has also been his tireless and devoted caregiver for ten years; his adoring daughter, Dorothy M. Andrews Efstathiou and son-in-law John Andrews Efstathiou of Ogunquit, ME; his son James J. Modell and his grandchildren, Katherine R. Modell and Thomas D. Modell, all of Long Island, NY; his brothers Francis P. Modell of Punta Gorda, FL; Robert L. Modell of Windsor, CO; and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Darlene Green of Arundel, ME for her kind and patient care over the last several years as well as the staff at River Ridge Center in Kennebunk for their excellent treatment and care during recent weeks. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 12:00pm at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Maria Zimmerman to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714 or on-line at www.lustgarten.org. Arrangements are in care of www.bibberfuneral.com