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Donald Flore Obituary

Flore - Donald J., Retired Lieutenant FDNY Engine Co. 253 of Commack, NY, on September 6, 2024, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Virgina F. Cherished father of Robert

and Donald (Rosemarie).

Adored grandfather of

Rosemarie, Christina and Deanna. Loving brother of Carol Flore. Reposing Monday, 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Commack Abbey, Inc., 96 Commack Road, Commack, NY. Mass of a Christian Burial Tuesday, 10am at Christ the King R.C. Church Commack, NY. Interment Calverton National Cemetery Calverton, NY.

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Published by Newsday on Sep. 8, 2024.

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Joe Uebbing

February 14, 2026

Still sorry to hear about Don, I worked with him for 7 years at E253 until I moved upstate. Great friend and
Really fun guy.

Rose bud

February 13, 2026

Happy Valentine´s Day grandpa ! I know I would have gotten my box of chocolates by now thanks for being my valentine love and miss you!

Robby

September 2, 2025

Miss you can´t believe a year has passed

Joseph B. Uebbing Capt. E 81 Retired

May 24, 2025

I worked with Don at E 253 from 1964 until I transferred out in 1971, He was a great friend and always in good humor.

Rose Bud

February 14, 2025

Valentine´s Day isn´t the same without my chocolate from my grandpapa. Missing you extra today.

Robert Flore

February 6, 2025

Thank you all for remembering my dad. I can’t believe how many people he touched in Commack. It was overwhelming. God bless you for remembering my dad. Robert Flore

Rose Bud

October 24, 2024

I miss you all the time Grandpa. Hope you are dancing up there with Grandma. We will all be together again one day

Joe Uebbing, retired Capt. E-81 the Bronx

September 23, 2024

Very sorry to hear about Don's passing. I worked with him at E-253 from 1964 till 1971, he was a good friend.

Maria Michalski

September 9, 2024

One of my favorite patients! Always had a joke, and a big heart! He will be sorely missed!
Dr. Maria Michalski

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Reposing

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Commack Abbey, Inc.

96 Commack Rd, Commack, NY 11725

Sep

9

Reposing

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Commack Abbey, Inc.

96 Commack Rd, Commack, NY 11725

Sep

10

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Christ the King R.C. Church

Commack, NY

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96 Commack Rd, Commack, NY 11725

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