Donald Dreier

DREIER, DONALD C. 84, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on December 9th with his loving family right there beside him. He was the fun and loving husband of Janet Dreier. In addition to his wife of 56 years, he leaves his cherished children, Patrick and his wife Christine, Karin and her partner Jonathan Silva, Robert and his wife Virginia; grandchildren Brittany, Nicole, William and Lucy and great granddaughter, Paige. He is also survived by his brother Robert Dreier, his nephew Robert, and niece Amy. Don had a very special place in his heart for his family. Don was born and raised in Baldwin, NY. He received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University, served as a First Lieutenant in the Air Force for two years in England, after which he earned his MBA from Rutgers University. Don started his 56 year professional career as a CPA in public accounting, and then went on to managerial careers with Sheldahl, Sealol, President of Rotary Seal, and President of Softal Germany, after which he formed his own company, Converting Equipment & Supply Company. Don also served as a volunteer with the United Way Fund and the Public Expenditures Council. Don's competitive spirit and passion were sports: football, soccer, baseball, and wrestling through high school, then football in college as quarterback for Rutgers. His time in the Air Force was augmented by coaching and playing in the European football league. His sports focus then became a love for golf and his many matches with his golfing "buddies", friendly games with his family, along with years of skiing and great times traveling. He was Treasurer and President of Rhode Island Country Club, after which he and Janet spent a number of years in Vero Beach, FL, enjoying golf and the very memorable times there with family and friends. Don and Janet also relished many fun evenings with their special movie friends followed by lively discussions over dinner about the next Oscar winners. Don's family welcome relatives and friends on Monday, December 15th at the Smith Mason Funeral Home at 398 Willett Avenue, Riverside RI from 4:00 to 7:00pm. His funeral and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, his family would deeply appreciate memorials to Button Hole Golf at One Button Hole Drive, Suite One, Providence, RI 02909 or St. John's Church, 191 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806. For information and condolences visit: www.SmithMason.com