Donald Noone Obituary
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Donald Francis Noone, 86, of Shadow Lake Village, Red Bank, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025.
Donald ("Don") was born to Joseph and Angela Noone on December 9, 1938, in Pittston, PA. He graduated from Roselle Park High School in 1957. He then joined the Navy, serving two years, including time spent in Lebanon. He was honorably discharged in 1958, when he returned home to reunite with the love of his life.
He married Nancy Kelly in 1960 and raised two children, Donna and Kevin, in Linden, NJ. They were married for close to 50 years.
He started as a technical writer but spent most of his career at ITT as a technical manager on defense systems. He traveled extensively in his job, including long-term stints in Turkey and Japan.
He had a strong faith and was very active in the Catholic Church at St. John's in Clark, NJ, and later at St. Mary's in Barnegat, NJ, where he and his wife Nancy served in "Ken's Kitchen" to help provide food for the communities in need in Ocean County.
He loved the Fighting Irish and rarely missed a Notre Dame football game, whether he was watching from his favorite chair or cheering alongside his brother Paul. Football was a bond that tied him even closer to his family, and Saturdays in the fall were often marked by that shared tradition. He also cherished golfing-whether it was with his son-in-law Trenton, his close-knit group of buddies, or all the Beriont boys gathered together. But above all those pastimes, spending time with his family remained his greatest joy.
He considered his brothers and sisters not just relatives but his very best friends. From long conversations to playful teasing, he found comfort and laughter in their company. He treasured his time with siblings Joseph, Bobby, Billy, Paul, Angela, Loretta, and Catherine, each relationship carrying its own stories and special memories. To him, family was everything, and he made sure each person felt seen, valued, and loved. Among those who now carry his memory closest are his two devoted sisters, Angela Amaniera and Catherine Korsant and their families, who remained a constant source of love and connection in his life.
Known for his quick wit and easy smile, he had a way of lighting up any room he entered. If you were lucky enough to know him, you probably had a nickname he created just for you-a sign of affection wrapped in humor. He had the rare gift of making people laugh while also making them feel deeply cared for, a combination that defined his spirit. Even in his final days, he never lost that spark. He gave laughter, he gave love, and he left behind memories that will keep both alive for everyone who knew him.
He is predeceased by his wife, Nancy Kelly Noone (2009), and his son Kevin Joseph Noone (2019). He is survived by his loving daughter, Donna Noone Beriont, her husband, Trenton Beriont, their three daughters, Carleigh Beriont, spouse Eric Schlidge, Paige Beriont, spouse Kristi Marciano, and Lauren Beriont, spouse Kate Harris, and two great-grandchildren, Siralina and Linden Beriont.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you honor my father's generous spirit by making a donation to a charity of your choice. He deeply believed in giving back and supported many causes close to his heart throughout his life. If you choose to make a donation, please feel free to send me a note letting me know where it was directed, so we can celebrate together the many ways his legacy of kindness continues.
Celebration of Donald Francis Noone's Life
Monday, September 8th, 5:00- 8:00
Visitation at John Day Funeral Home
85 Riverside Avenue
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Tuesday, September 9, at 11:00 a.m.
Mass of Christian Burial at Nativity Church, 180 Ridge Road, Fair Haven, NJ
Donald ("Don") was born to Joseph and Angela Noone on December 9, 1938, in Pittston, PA. He graduated from Roselle Park High School in 1957. He then joined the Navy, serving two years, including time spent in Lebanon. He was honorably discharged in 1958, when he returned home to reunite with the love of his life.
He married Nancy Kelly in 1960 and raised two children, Donna and Kevin, in Linden, NJ. They were married for close to 50 years.
He started as a technical writer but spent most of his career at ITT as a technical manager on defense systems. He traveled extensively in his job, including long-term stints in Turkey and Japan.
He had a strong faith and was very active in the Catholic Church at St. John's in Clark, NJ, and later at St. Mary's in Barnegat, NJ, where he and his wife Nancy served in "Ken's Kitchen" to help provide food for the communities in need in Ocean County.
He loved the Fighting Irish and rarely missed a Notre Dame football game, whether he was watching from his favorite chair or cheering alongside his brother Paul. Football was a bond that tied him even closer to his family, and Saturdays in the fall were often marked by that shared tradition. He also cherished golfing-whether it was with his son-in-law Trenton, his close-knit group of buddies, or all the Beriont boys gathered together. But above all those pastimes, spending time with his family remained his greatest joy.
He considered his brothers and sisters not just relatives but his very best friends. From long conversations to playful teasing, he found comfort and laughter in their company. He treasured his time with siblings Joseph, Bobby, Billy, Paul, Angela, Loretta, and Catherine, each relationship carrying its own stories and special memories. To him, family was everything, and he made sure each person felt seen, valued, and loved. Among those who now carry his memory closest are his two devoted sisters, Angela Amaniera and Catherine Korsant and their families, who remained a constant source of love and connection in his life.
Known for his quick wit and easy smile, he had a way of lighting up any room he entered. If you were lucky enough to know him, you probably had a nickname he created just for you-a sign of affection wrapped in humor. He had the rare gift of making people laugh while also making them feel deeply cared for, a combination that defined his spirit. Even in his final days, he never lost that spark. He gave laughter, he gave love, and he left behind memories that will keep both alive for everyone who knew him.
He is predeceased by his wife, Nancy Kelly Noone (2009), and his son Kevin Joseph Noone (2019). He is survived by his loving daughter, Donna Noone Beriont, her husband, Trenton Beriont, their three daughters, Carleigh Beriont, spouse Eric Schlidge, Paige Beriont, spouse Kristi Marciano, and Lauren Beriont, spouse Kate Harris, and two great-grandchildren, Siralina and Linden Beriont.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you honor my father's generous spirit by making a donation to a charity of your choice. He deeply believed in giving back and supported many causes close to his heart throughout his life. If you choose to make a donation, please feel free to send me a note letting me know where it was directed, so we can celebrate together the many ways his legacy of kindness continues.
Celebration of Donald Francis Noone's Life
Monday, September 8th, 5:00- 8:00
Visitation at John Day Funeral Home
85 Riverside Avenue
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Tuesday, September 9, at 11:00 a.m.
Mass of Christian Burial at Nativity Church, 180 Ridge Road, Fair Haven, NJ
John E. Day Funeral Home - Red Bank
85 Riverside Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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