Don Iodice

Iodice, Don R. Of Rochester Hills, 89, died Sunday, August 20th, 2017 peacefully in his sleep. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Amanda (Mary Amanda McThenia) Iodice; his sister Carol Iodice deceased, his sons; Don R Iodice Jr., James M. Iodice and wife Rebecca (Brackett) Iodice, three grandchildren; Amanda (Iodice) Beck, Landon A. Iodice and McKenna S. Iodice; and many close friends and students. The son of James Anthony and Aileen McGuire, Don was born in Providence, RI and raised in Meriden CT. The last 55 years he has resided in Rochester Hills and attended the First Congregational Church of Clarkston. Mr. Iodice received his Bachelor’s degree alongside George Bush from Yale University, New Haven, CT. His love of France, its culture and civilization, combined with his first career in radio broadcasting, is what fostered his enthusiasm in teaching his students actual communication skills. The highlight of his teaching career was being named as a “Chevalier des Palmes Academiques” by the French Government. So that Don’s work can continue, In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to: The Don Iodice Grant for Foreign Study Oakland University -33907, care of OU Gift Accounting, 507 Golf View Lane, Rochester, MI 48309. A memorial service will be held September 23 at 11:00 am, at the First Congregational Church 5449 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI.