Donald L. Combee

Donald L. Combee

Donald Combee Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 8, 2018.
Donald L. Combee

Donald L. Combee, age 79, died peacefully at home on June 30, 2018. He was a long time resident of Franklin Lakes before moving to Florida following his retirement from Volvo Cars of North America. Don was a graduate of Ridgewood High School and Lehigh University. He was an active volunteer at his church and homeowner's association and also loved spending time at the beach. Surviving are his loving wife of ten years, Janet, devoted daughters, Kathleen (John) Richards, Linda (John) Steccato, Jennifer (David) Wells and Donna (Dan) Kowalczyk. He was predeceased by his youngest daughter Susan (Anthony) Franchina in May 2018. Don leaves behind ten beloved grandchildren in addition to extended family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, July 10 at 2pm at First Presbyterian Church Haines City, 104 Scenic Highway, Haines City, Florida. Interment will be in George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be mailed to: The Seeing Eye, PO Box 375 Morristown NJ 07963 (SeeingEye.org)

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