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BORN
1945
DIED
2011
Donald Katz Obituary
Donald, of Charlotte, formerly of Queens, NY, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 8, 1945 to Mrs. Terri Katz and the late Lawrence Katz.
He served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam. Donald and his wife started and operated an import company for the past 28 years. Friends and family were the most important in his life.
Donald is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Sharon Katz; daughter, Stacie Coblenz and her husband, Philip; son, Darren Katz and his wife, Allison; grandson, Eli Coblenz; mother, Mrs. Terri Katz; brother, Harvey Katz; sisters, Charlene Katz and Robin Dobroff; and father-in-law, Samuel Appelbaum.
A graveside service will be held at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Forest Lawn East Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.
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June 30, 2011
To my dear son,
There are no words I could say to explain how much I love you and will miss you. You were and still are my baby boy and you were my first born and made me a mother for the first time. You were a perfect son and a apart of me will always be missing now that your gone. You came into this world premature and left prematurely. I will always miss you and love you and will ever forget you and we will meet again. Give daddy a big huge from me and say hi to grandma, grandpa, Aunt Bobbi and everyone else. I love you so so much and can't wait to see you again someday. You will be missed as you were loved.
Love, Mom
To our beloved brother and uncle,
We miss you dearly but we will always remember the good times with you like that time we got ice cream in Sag Harbor from the crazy lady.
Love, Robin, Larry, Dan, Zach and Emilee.
My big brother,
I miss you so much and will never forget the good times with you when we were growing up. Thanks for always being there for be and sticking up for me when Harvey would tease me. I miss you and love you and will see you again someday.
Love, Charlene.
June 30, 2011
Dearest Sharon, Stacy & Darren,
Donald will forever live in our hearts. We will sorely miss his love, friendship and laughter. All the wonderful times we spent together will never be forgotten.
We will always toast to his memory when drinking Bloody Mary's.
Love,
Roger & Susan
Helene and Saul Nathanson
June 29, 2011
Dear Sharon and children;
We were so sad to hear of Donald's passing. He was a lovely person - truly devoted to his family. May your memories bring you comfort.
June 29, 2011
Dear Sharon and family, We are so sad to hear of Donald's passing. We hope the memories of the good times will help you at this time. All our love to you, Norma and Paul Herd
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stuart arnowitz
June 29, 2011
donald and sharon sold me goods many years ago n fed me many wonderful meals n we hung out. im so sorry to learn of his passing and i extend my heartfelt condolences to all the family. donald was a nice person!
Francine Kirsch
June 29, 2011
I was so very sorry to hear about cousin Donald's death. He was the first great passion of my life and a mainstay of my childhood. My deepest sympathies to all of you, and a big hug please for Aunt Terri. Cousin Francine
June 29, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of Donald's passing. Our prayers are with your family.
Love, Sharon, Ronny, MarniBlair, and Brett Strumwasser
June 29, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Donald as a loving husband and dad. Our condolences are with you. Love, Donna and Michael
Linda (Jaffe) Runswick
June 29, 2011
So very sorry for the loss of your beloved Donald. May your many friends and family be a great source of comfort to you. My prayers are with all of you for now and forever. Love to all.
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