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Donald Labella Obituary
AGE: 79 • Oceanport
Donald W. Labella, 79, ("Bo"/"Buster") of Oceanport, formerly of Clark, passed away on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, surrounded by family and friends. Husband of the late Mary Grace (nee Caruso); father of Rocco and wife Diane, Veronica and husband Pete Vizzi, Marigrace and the late Donald, Jr. and wife Tina. Grandfather of Nick, Pete, Donny, Holly, Michelle, Colleen and Danny. Born and raised in Newark, Don moved to Clark in 1960 and then to Oceanport in 1990. He owned and operated both Camp Drugs in Irvington and Don's Pharmacy in Clark for over 25 years, retiring in 1993. He made Clark a better place through his tireless commitment to the community as a long term town councilman and council president; president and coach of Clark Little League which named a field house in his honor; Board Member and coach of Pop Warner; founding member of the Clark Community Pool; and member of Clark Unico where he was voted Italian-American Man of the Year. He was a man of faith and proudly served as a church usher. He could often be found fishing, crabbing, boating or at the beach with his White Sands family. He loved to take cruises and to travel, especially to Acapulco and Italy.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave., Union. Funeral will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 from the funeral home followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Helen Church in Westfield. Entombment Hollywood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in Don's memory can be made to the St. Michael's R.C. Church Scholarship Fund, 796 Ocean Ave., Long Branch, NJ 07740. For directions and condolences, visit galantefh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Labella
Steve Shohfi
September 20, 2020
Mr.Labella was a big part of my growing up. He remains alive and vibrant in my mind. He was good to me and he will be remembered fondly for the rest of my days.
Steve Shohfi
September 20, 2019
Mr. Labella was an important person to me as I was growing up in Clark. As my Pop Warner coach and then later as my boss at the pharmacy, he always treated me with respect and kindness.
Irene Presti
December 18, 2013
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Labella family.
I console my sorrow over losing such a great friend and person with the fact that he is now with family members that he loved and missed so.
Sandor Horky
October 26, 2013
LaBella Family
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Dad and Mom were great friends to my parents for alot of years. I've tried to get in touch with your Dad but he did not answer his number. Gail and I are sadden by his loss.
Sandor and Gail Horky Jr
Karen Kelly
October 6, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I knew your Dad from church in Monmouth Beach. He was a kind man and always had a smile on his face. I will miss seeing him each week. My prayers are with you all.
Steve Shohfi
September 30, 2013
One of the finest people I have ever known. He was great to me after my own dad passed. I'll always remember Mr. Labella and the kindness he showed me.
Jack Cobin
September 28, 2013
Sad to hear. I just found out today in SeaBright. Iwas a pharmacist from Linden and worked with Don a few years ago in a factory filling scrips for nursing homes.
Beth Perrone
September 27, 2013
We were good friends of Don's on Genesse ave
In Oceanport. We All endured alot together after the storm. We spent many happy times in the bacyarf drinking good wine and eating great food with him. He was a great guy with a wonderful heart. I will miss at Christmas. We will miss you Don, we love u. God bless you. Andy and Beth-Oceanport friends.
JJ
September 26, 2013
MG
I am saddened to hear about your father. Your love and tenderness got my family through when you cared for my mom. I hope this loving care is returned to you and your family during this difficult time. Praying for you and your family. God Rest your father's soul.
September 26, 2013
To Don's Family: Please accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of your dear Father. I went to Grammar School with Bo and John and I went to West Side High with him. He was a fun guy. John went to the first year of Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science with Bo and they roomed together in a private home. They had many funny stories to tell us about. We were happy to see Bo at our High School Reunions. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Daily
September 26, 2013
Marigrace,
I just found out about your dad's passing. My thoughts are with you at this time. I am happy you were able to spend some time with him this past summer. My condolences to your family. This truly has been a tough year for all of you. I am sure this time returning to NC will be difficult. Know your friends are here for you upon your return.
The Tiknis Family
September 26, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the LaBella family at the difficult time.
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