DONALD P. "DON" FUSILLI Jr.
DONALD P. "DON" FUSILLI Jr.
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Donald P. "Dan" Fusilli, Jr., P.E., J.D., age 59, of Adams Twp., died Tuesday morning, May 17, 2011, in the comfort of his home. Born in Wilkinsburg, PA on October 1, 1951, he was the son of Donald P. Fusilli, Sr. of Wilmerding, and the late Dorothy Pola Fusilli. Dan earned a B.S.C.E. Degree from Villanova University in 1973, his J.D. Degree from Duquesne University in 1979 and an A.M.P. Degree from Harvard Business School in 1993. His career with Michael Baker Corporation began in 1973, working his way to become President and Chief Executive Officer in 2001. In 2008, he was Chief Executive Office of David Evans Marine Sciences, Inc., and since 2009 was Principal of Telum Group, LLC. He served on the Board of Directors of RTI International Metals, Inc., Sterling Construction Company, Inc., Merrick Engineering Company, and the Pittsburgh Boy Scouts of America. He was on the Board of Trustees of Robert Morris University, and the Advisory Council for Villanova University School of Engineering. His memberships included the ABA/PBA, NSOE/PSPE/ESWP, the Society of American Military Engineers Senior Executive Group, the Design Professional Council for ACEC, and the Treesdale Country Club. He was a member of St. Kilian Roman Catholic Church in Cranberry Twp. In addition to his father, surviving are his wife, Jennifer J. Keffer Fusilli, whom he married on February 9, 1974; a sister, Donna Paganie, and her husband, John, of Akron, Ohio; a brother, David Fusilli, and his wife, Kris, of Clarion; two brothers-in-law, Elmer Keffer, Jr., and his wife, Billie, of Greensburg, and Harold Keffer, and his wife, Jeanne, of Trafford; also many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the McDONALD - AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC. 238 Crowe Ave. Mars, PA on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Kilian Church, Mars Boro Worship Site, corner of Clark and Cherry Sts. Mars, on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Charles Bober, pastor, officiating. Entombment will be in Cedarview Memorial Park in Clarion. The family requests remembrances be made to St. Kilian Church Building Fund, 7076 Franklin Rd. Cranberry Township, PA 16066, or to the Greater Pgh. Council of the Boy Scouts of American, Flag Plaza, 1275 Bedford Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3699. Directions and condolences are available at
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Roslyn Glantz
May 14, 2020
Jennifer,
I lost Greg to Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Dec 2012. Its so wonderful that their memory lives on in others. Just want you to know I still have that bat in my family room. People often ask about it so I get to remember Don one more time as I tell the story about him. Hugs Roz Glantz (formerly Roz Trojan)
June 22, 2011
Jennifer, I loved that man as did my entire family. I'm very saddened about Don's passing. He was a great guy who was always a joy to be around. Mike Paplomatas (Roanoke, VA)
Jamie Paplomatas
June 21, 2011
Dear Jennifer and Family, we are so saddened to hear of Don's passing. Don was a very special man who was always supportive of my family. He will be greatly missed. I know he is having a beer with Pappy. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
jeff zell
May 25, 2011
dear jennifer and fmily, i was deeply saddened by don's passing, and would like to extend my most heartfelt sympathies to you.
as a fellow ceo of an engineering and consulting firm, don and i would often engage in stimulating conversations regarding our respective fields as well as politics over a cigar.i cherished the wisdom he posessed as a pier , but more importantly as a friend. today, i am a better person for the benefit of just knowing him.
don, i will never forget you, may you rest in peace.
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Jeff Garrett
May 21, 2011
Mrs. Fusilli -
As a long-time employee with Baker, I knew Don for many years. Although I did not work closely with him, our work with the PA Turnpike Commission brought Don in for meetings over a number of years. I have heard the word passionate used in describing him, and I believe that is very appropriate. He was passionate in what he believed in and in driving other employees to do their best. He has gone through a long struggle and now he is at rest. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Tom and Marian Dougan
May 20, 2011
Dear Jen and Fusilli family members,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Don's passing. We just found out today and am sorry we weren't able to pay our last respects. You and Don have always been special in our hearts and we will always remember the good times we had. Our deepest condolences.
Tom and Marian Dougan
Roz & Greg Trojan
May 19, 2011
I was priviledge to know Don at Michael Baker when he hired me to lead one of his programs. Map Mod was a challenge but Don's leadership made us all successful. I still have the Louisville "Slugger" baseball bat he gave me and fondly think of him each time I see it.
His strenth of character, charm, and wit were always a source of joy and inspiration.
Jennifer, we send you our prayers as God guides you to peace and understanding. In Christ,
Joyce McColloch
May 18, 2011
Jennifer and Fusilli family members, I was so saddened to hear that Don has left us. Know that he is resting peacefully now in the arms of family and friends that have gone before him. He will truely be missed.
Loretta Holder
May 18, 2011
Dear Jen, please accept my sympathy and prayers for your loss of Don. It has been many years since I have seen you but think of you often. May you find peace in knowing that Don has completed his journey.
May the Lord be with you,God speed.
Loretta Holder
Larry Dunn
May 18, 2011
Jennifer and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the occasion of Don's passing away.
I had the opportunity of working with him in business and in the community, especially on the Board of the Greater Pittsburgh Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He was truly dedicated to improving our region, helping the less fortunate, and, most of all, to his family. I'll never forget the pride that was so evident on his face as he introduced you and his parents at the Eagle Scout Dinner when he was Class Honoree in 2007.
With deepest sympathy
Fran Carter
May 18, 2011
To Mr. Fusilli's Family: I was saddened to hear of Don's passing. I extend my sympathy to all of you for your loss. An employee of Merrick & Company, Aurora, Colorado.
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