Name: Calling hours for Walter James Donne
Start: 2022-01-09T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-01-09T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Lesko Funeral Home, Preplanning, and Cremation Services - Fairfield

Walter James Donne
Walter James Donne passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
Walter was born in 1955 on Halloween in Brooklyn, NY and later moved to New City, NY. As a student-athlete at Capital University in Ohio he is a NCAA record holder for saves-per-game as the team's soccer goalie. After graduating with a degree in accounting he quickly realized that office life was not for him and started a painting and construction business. He spent his 20's and 30's living the bachelor life focused on fun, friends and going to his favorite place - Hawaii. In his 40th year determined to start a new chapter, he married Nancy after meeting in 1997 on the newly created online dating site - Love at AOL. He realized his lifelong dream when they were quickly blessed with a family. He was known to brag to anyone about his daughters Emmeline "Emme" and Hannah. He worked hard every day perfecting the role of 'Girl Dad' and successfully set another record.
Walter was a pioneer in his professional life, establishing himself as one of the first "Dynamic Workers" of the time. In the end Walter had worked for over 20 companies and pursued many careers in everything from construction, sales, and property management. He returned to school after having his daughters and obtained his MBA from Fairfield University. He found his calling in Human Resources. His last job was his favorite working for NSC Global as HRBP North America and Global Head of Benefits.
Walter served his local and spiritual community in many roles including, CERT member, Affordable Housing Committee, Church Council Leader (Prince of Peace Church).
Walter is survived by his wife Nancy (Twomey), daughters Emmeline and Hannah, sister Jacki Lynam (Jim), brother Michael. He loved and was loved by numerous sister and brother's in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his loving parents, Walter and Margaret Donne.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 1030 a.m. in Saint Anthony Church, 149 South Pine Creek Road, Fairfield with his inurnment to follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the ALS foundation or a charity of your choice and continue to be kind and eat your greens.
For travel directions or to sign his guest register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com

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Published by Connecticut Post on Jan. 5, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Donne

Sponsored by Lesko Funeral Home, Preplanning, and Cremation Services - Fairfield.

13 Entries

Michel Nguyen

December 31, 2023

One more year passed since you are gone my friend.

Michel Nguyen

December 31, 2022

I truly miss you my friend and former colleague at nsc.

Peter Mila

December 30, 2022

Walter was a wonderful person . I enjoyed celebrating our birthdays together every year . Our birthdays were 2 days apart . Over the years we counseled each other in our business ventures . We were good team mates God bless Walter.

Michél Nguyen

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Michél Nguyen

February 14, 2022

I truly will miss you my colleague and friend

Jennifer Hochberg Toller

January 10, 2022

I got to meet Walter through CERT; one of the nicest, and always showed enthusiasm for being part of the team, especially during the half marathon (assisting w/ traffic control)! He will be missed by so many of us on CERT.

Jennifer Hochberg Toller
CERT class of 2013

Evaristo Lobato

January 10, 2022

My condolences. I served with Walter in CERT activations. He was a great person.
So sorry for his loss

Maureen Graney

January 7, 2022

I met Walter at a Fairfield Library program and we remained positive, upbeat acquaintances every since. I was so saddened to read about Walter's passing in Brenda Kupchick's Friday email but heartened she honored him in this way. I admired Walter's mental agility, can-do attitude, and community engagement. My heart goes out to his family. Walter, rest in peace after a life well lived.

Brian McGlone

January 7, 2022

To Walter's family - I was so saddened to hear of Walter's passing. He and I worked together at LEX Products back in 2010. He was a real professional, dedicated, high energy, a pleasure to work with for sure. As I mentioned on Facebook, I am a proud father of 3 daughters and Walter and I would talk about our families. He thought I was special because I remained upbeat, even with my 3 daughters and wife (and no male members) in our family. He was a good man and I enjoyed our short friendship. May Walter RIP.

Terri Bonfiglio

January 7, 2022

Nancy, I am so saddened to learn of your husbands passing, he was so blessed to have a beautiful loving family by his side, a wonderful life lived, I know you will keep his light shining beyond his presence here and until you are with him again. My deepest sympathy to you & your family, sending my prayers.

Diane Aubin Olson

January 5, 2022

Dear Nancy. Sending heartfelt love to you and the girls. Hopefully, knowing Walter is no longer suffering will bring comfort

PETER MILA

January 5, 2022

Nancy My condolences to you and your daughters. Walter and myself shared some wonderful and challenging times together. I will miss my friend. I am sure God is taking care of Walter. He has a special place up in heaven.
Peter

The Staff of Lesko-Polke Funeral Home

January 5, 2022

Offering our sympathies at this time.

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