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Donald Abruzzo Obituary

Donald J. Abruzzo

MILLBROOK - Donald J. Abruzzo, 82, of Millbrook died peacefully at MidHudson Regional Hospital on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, surrounded by his wife Daisy, his children Grace, Joseph, Margaret, and Teresa, and his daughter-in-law Joan. He had two granddaughters, Lucy and Mary Rose. Don is also survived by a sister, Ann Timke. He earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Fordham, then worked on a Ph.D. in English at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Don knew eight languages, including Sanskrit and Hittite. He worked as a sales representative to gift stores, then took what he called an exit-level job in a restaurant. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Don loved classical music, home-cooked food, reading, and Sudoku.

Visitation will be 4-8 on Friday, Feb. 10th at Allen Funeral Home , 3270 Franklin Ave., Millbrook. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Msgr. Gerardo Colacicco on Saturday, Feb. 11th at 10 AM at St. Stanislaus Church , 1590 Main St., Pleasant Valley.

Burial will follow in Nine Partners Cemetery , Millbrook.  Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's Church, PO Box 439, Millbrook, NY 12545 or to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 980 Park Avenue, NY, NY 10028.

For directions and condolences, please visit www.hudsonvalleyfuneralhomes.com

Published by Poughkeepsie Journal on Feb. 10, 2017.
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I was a classmate of Don and Daisy at UNC many years ago, and I am very glad to learn that he led such a rich life after those years. I would love to be in touch with Daisy now--I hope she will send an email to me at [email protected]
With all best wishes and condolences to Don's family,
Betty Hageman

Elizabeth Hageman

December 20, 2018

I am deeply sorry for the loss of Donald. May God's loving kindness bring you peace and comfort during this sad and difficult time. Psalms 29:11

Ann

February 23, 2017

To Daisy, and Family, I am sorry for Your loss.I wish You All comfort in knowing that Don is at Peace now with Jesus in Heaven.Daisy, You taught My Daughter Tara Moschetto in Mt. Carmel School.We will Always remember You as a Wonderful Teacher,and a Beautiful Person.The years have gone by, still We hold many Precious Memories in Our hearts. Our Prayers for You and Your Family for Peace and Gods Grace With Love Always, Theresa and Tara Moschetto

February 13, 2017

Dear Teresa, My heartfelt sympathy to you and your entire family. Know that your Vincentian family is praying for you.

Sheila Pender

February 10, 2017

Our condolences May we find comfort at Psalms chapter forty six verse one GOD is a refuge and strength a help that is readily found in times of distress

February 10, 2017

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Allen Funeral Home - Millbrook

3270 Franklin Ave., Millbrook, NY 12545

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1590 Main St., Pleasant Valley, NY

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