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Donald Hankinson Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Mari-Lynn Montesi Hankinson; two sons, Dylan and Zachary; and a brother, Robert Hankinson.
The viewing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center St., Freehold, N.J. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday at St. Joseph's Church, 91 Stillhouse Road, Millstone Township.
In lieu of flowers, donations in care of his family for his son's education would be appreciated.
A Facebook page has been created in Don's memory.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/435758156472871/
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Donald Hankinson
November 16, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I had my first class with your husband on November 8th at mercer on and was very excited about the course. He was a great teacher. . Susie Paneyko
November 16, 2012
Dear Mari-Lynn, Dylan & Zach,
We are all very sorry to hear of your loss. Everytime we would run into Don whether it be at Notre Dame or Voting he was always smiling!Please know that you are all in our prayers.
With our deepest Sympathy,
John, Trish & Matt Doskoczynski
November 16, 2012
Oh Mari-Lynn I am deeply sorry to hear about Don. I just found out last night and I am in shock. My heart goes to you and the boys. I always looked forward to see you both when the boys wrestle and I will never forget those times. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Frank, Rose, Kayleigh & Frankie Juba
Jeff & Michele Mueller
November 15, 2012
Mari-Lynn, Dylan and Zach,
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know Don and your family through sports. We will forever remember Don's welcoming smile and genuine heart.
The Schlink Family Tom, Alison, Lucy, and Clare
November 14, 2012
Mari-Lynn, Dylan, and Zach,
Just could not believe what I was reading in The Day paper, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the boys.
November 14, 2012
Mari-Lynn,
I have such fond memories of you & Don working hard -- but laughing harder -- at Tech Pubs. My deepest condolences to you & your boys. Love, Kim Snow
Janice Quinn
November 14, 2012
Mari-Lynn, I can't begin to tell you how very sorry I am for your loss. I also can't fathom what you must be going through but please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Geri Bocchieri
November 14, 2012
Dear Mari-Lynn and boys....I am so so sorry for your loss. Thinking about you with love,
Heidi Landick
November 14, 2012
Mari-Lyn, Dylan, and Zach, I was shocked to see that Donnie has left us. You don't know me but I went to high school at Marlboro with him, he was one year behind me, and I remember him well. He was a great guy, really cool musician (I remember his band HAZE), friend to everyone, always funny and sweet. We lost touch after graduation and I am glad to see that he has such a wonderful family and was loved by so many. I live in CT now and just happened to see his obituary in the local paper. Small world, but definitely a sadder one without Donnie. My prayers are with you and all your family (I remember his cousin Brian Mackewich also) and hope that all the good memories will bring some comfort. I am sure he is watching over all those he loved. Be at peace, Donnie.
Heidi (Hornicek) Landick, formerly from Colts Neck, NJ
Laurie and Brian Eccles
November 14, 2012
Mari-Lynn,
Shocked and saddened to hear about Don. I was looking forward to taking his class at Mercer! It has been so long since we have seen you, but you have often been on our minds and in our hearts. Don was such a nice coach, and wonderful father. Your two sons are proof of that! He will be missed by so many. If there is anything you need please let us know.
Dominc Dipollina
November 13, 2012
From your cousin Marcus;
April and I are deeply upset by the loss of your wonderful and loving husband. Our deepest sypathies go out you and your family.
Kathy (Jurewicz) Charles
November 13, 2012
Bobby Hankinson, so sorry to hear about Donnie's passing. It has been many years since I lived on Church Road but I recall watching you and Donnie grow up. I lost touch with your family when I moved but have the fond memories of all of you.
Sue Landry
November 13, 2012
Mari-Lyn, You don't know me, but I worked with Don a number of years ago when it was still Accelera-Romar. My heart goes out to you and your family. Don had a great sense of humor and always had a smile on his face. I hope you find support in family and friends as you navigate the difficult days ahead.
November 13, 2012
Mari-Lynn, Dylan and Zach, Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and Don will remain in our hearts!
The Santarsiero Family - Nick, Nancy, Matt and Zach
Millstone, NJ
Cayce Kiley
November 13, 2012
Marilynn, Zach and Dylan, I am so sorry for what you are going through. We are all stunned and pained over this loss. I feel some comfort knowing that Don raised you boys to be just as bright and friendly as he was. He has created a legacy in all aspects of his life and we will miss him dearly every day. All my love and prayers are with your family.
Larry Petraccaro
November 13, 2012
Mari-Lynn, Dylan, and Zach, I am so sorry for your loss. I can't possibly say enough good things about Don. He was like a big brother to me. He made my day everyday. He was the reason I loved coming to work early. No matter how much was going on at work or in life he always started every morning with a BIG smile. We shared ideas, music, art, laughs, interests, and most importantly friendship. Don was a great friend and role-model. He will always be an inspiration to me in so many ways. The way he treated others, the way he raised his family, the way he LOVED his family, the way he cared about his friends, how he was always there to listen and always there to help, the way he always had a smile and always found a reason to laugh. Don was always including and never excluding. I love you Don and I miss you.
Barbara Dawkins
November 12, 2012
Dear Mari-Lyn,
I am a high school friend of Donnie's mother and want to extend my sympathy to you and your family. Arlene was one of my closest friends in school and we kept in touch even after I moved away. May God bless you.
Alex Hershman
November 12, 2012
I met Don a few times but he made them count. I will never forget his support of his son Dylan during his cross country races. Dylan is a great friend, teammate and housemate of mine and I can only imagine how great of a father he had to have been to create such a well rounded son. My heart goes out to Mari-Lynn, Dylan, Zach and the entire family. May he rest easy
November 12, 2012
Mari-Lyn, I'm so sorry--weren't we all kids just 5 minutes ago in WLB? He was so wonderful--funny, patient, great on guitar--so handsome, and tall! My heart is with you and the boys--
Love Margie Rafferty
November 12, 2012
Our condolences to your family. Raslowsky family Millstone Twp.
November 12, 2012
Our hearts ache for you and your family. Donnie was a wonderful person. He is forever in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Mike and Jen Walsh
Eileen McFadden
November 12, 2012
Don was the greatest man there ever was. His example of friendship, family, commitment, love, and kindness will never ever be forgotten. Mari-Lynn, Dylan, and Zachary, thank you so much for sharing him with the Red Nucleus family. We will never forget him and our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
November 12, 2012
Mari-Lynn, Dylan, and Zach,
There are no words to express how sorry I am for this tremendous loss. Not only was Don one of the best people I've ever worked with, he's one of the best people I've ever met. It has been a privilige knowing him. Please know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 12, 2012
MariLynn, Dylan and Zach
There are no words to express how we are feeling. We love you and we are thinking of you.
Love the Vicini Family
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