Donald K. Hastie

DONALD K. ""KEN"" HASTIE, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, 91, of Park Ridge, NJ passed away peacefully on May 18, after a brief illness. Ken was the youngest of the 7 children of George T. and Blanche (Flynn) Hastie. Born in Jenkins Township, PA and raised in Jersey City, Ken graduated from St. Peter's Prep and St. Peter's College, both in Jersey City. He served as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army. Ken was an accountant for IBM for more than 30 years and enjoyed a long, well spent retirement. Ken was a dedicated family man, who was devoted to his late wife, Cathy. Together, they lived in Park Ridge for 60 years and this May marks their 68th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his 2 sons, Ken and his wife Barbara of NJ; and Tom and his wife Beth of SC; his beloved grandchildren TJ Hastie and Caitlin (Joe) Donaldson of SC; his sister-in-law Martha Ela of VA and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ken was a good and decent man of faith who always strove to do right by people. He kept a positive outlook on life and had a great sense of humor. He loved his family and home. Ken enjoyed all types of music. He particularly liked singing and dancing, especially to Top 40, Easy Listening, Country and Irish music. He gladly participated in church activities, including being active in local Catholic churches as a Bingo captain; as a church accounting volunteer and as a choir member. An auto enthusiast from his earliest days, Ken always appreciated a nice car. And, he also enjoyed culinary pursuits, cooking delicious meals readily enjoyed by his family.

We will always remember Ken's kindness and considerate ways.

As his family, we wish to thank his neighbors, who so kindly took an interest in Ken and Cathy in their later years and kept an eye out for them. We also wish to acknowledge the good care and kindness of his caregivers during his recent illness, especially that of his long time primary care physician.

Dad, yours was a life lived well. And now we know you will find your peace, being reunited with and at rest with Mom.

The funeral will be private. A memorial mass will be held at a later date in Ken's memory. Please consider making a donation to your favorite charity in memory of Ken. Arrangements by Robert Spearing Funeral Home, 155 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge, NJ. rsfhi.com