Donald Daniel DiSpirito

1933 - 2024

Donald "Don" Daniel DiSpirito, age 90, of Annandale, VA, passed away on February 26, 2024. He was born on August 25, 1933, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
Don was a generous, compassionate man dedicated to his family. He received degrees from Univ of Rhode Island, University of Bridgeport, and PhD in Higher Education Admin from University of Pittsburgh. Don served in the Navy on the U.S.S. Rosevelt. He worked on Capitol Hill, as assistant to a RI congressman. He later pursued a career as college educator, and as Director of Education and Research for national associations. He authored two books, "Spirit of Christ".
He led the ACCA furniture program, and often drove a box truck of furniture for low income families. Serving those in need was his life's mission. In a final act of generosity, Don donated his body to medical science at Georgetown Medical School to benefit others struggling with Alzheimer's.
Don was the youngest of nine siblings from an Italian immigrant family. He cherished annual trips to Rhode Island, where he enjoyed spending time with family. He worshipped at St. Michaels and St. Anthony's Catholic Churches, and enjoyed tennis, football, volunteering, and reading.
Don leaves behind his wife, Mary Lee; and his daughter LeeAnn. He was preceded in death by his mother Anne Tedeschi, father Angelo DiSpirito, and siblings Bertha, Angelo, Julie, Arthur, Luigi, Robert, Gloria, and Ernest.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 3305 Glen Carlyn Rd., Falls Church, VA 22041 at 12 Noon on Saturday, May 4, 2024, a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Don's memory can be made to the Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA) Furniture Program, 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 or accacares.org.