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Donald Rera Obituary

RERA - Donald, formerly of Bayport, peacefully on December 4, 2008. Loving husband of Joan. Cherished father of Doreen (Juergen) Baldeaeus, John (Anna), and Donald (Cheryl). Proud grandfather of Christian, Kimberly, Dylan, Brooke, Jessica, Dayna, Cassidy, and Anthony John. Beloved brother of Carol (Robert) Meehan and caring uncle. Ex-Chief of the Bayport Fire Department. Reposing Monday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm at the Bayport-Blue Point Funeral Home, 683 Montauk Hwy., Bayport. Funeral Mass Tuesday 9:45am at Our Lady of the Snow RC Church, Blue Point. Cremation Private

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Published by Newsday on Dec. 7, 2008.

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Rose Koch

December 9, 2008

Dear Joan and Family, Our sympathy is with all of you at this sad time. Don will be missed at RBA, and by many on Long Island. Love & prayers, Rose Koch

Kathy Spahn

December 9, 2008

Don was a wonderful person, and will be sorely missed. My love and prayers to Joan and Carol and all the family.

vincent bruno

December 7, 2008

Worked with Danny many years ago. GOd bless him.

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