Donald "Alfy" DeSaix

Donald DeSaix Obituary

Donald ''Alfy'' DeSaix Beloved father of Nicole DeSaix Sheridan of Delray Beach, FL and Della Rose DeSaix of San Francisco, CA. Don was born July 12, 1945 and died Jan. 11, 2007 in Sacramento, CA. He was born in Detroit, Mich. and was adopted by Albert and Bernice DeSaix in 1951. Don was a professional artist, carpenter (Local 22 in S.F.) and a sign writer. He designed the logo of the 60's band MC5. He was a world class competition model builder specializing in ships. He lived at Park Place in Sacramento where he leaves many dear friends. Don loved ships and the ocean. His ashes will be spread in a private Memorial at sea.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Jan. 28, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald DeSaix

13 Entries

Mike Waddell

April 21, 2025

Don and I were good friends back in Detroit in the 60s we went to school together and hung around togethe. Glad you had a good life and a wife and kids. I was always concerned about him and sorry he´s gone. I know it´s been a number of years, but I just thought I check up on him. Sorry about your loss.

Sandy Economou

February 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
I was very shocked by the news.
We grew up together and had a lot of fun as kids, especially at the farm. Don was a very artistic teen. Unfortunately, as we got older and had our own families, we lost touch. May God bless you and your family.

Connie Buchenroth

February 2, 2007

Alfy
So many will miss you. You effortly touched so many lives with your kindness. I'll always remember your smile and wonderful sense of humor.

Asa Guice

January 31, 2007

Alf, you were one of the three men who treated me like a son. I look forward to seeing you again.

Drena Bowerman

January 31, 2007

I will always be grateful to Alfy for our daughter, Nicole Dione. He was also just as concerned for my son, Asa, as he was for his own child. He was an involved father when the kids were little, and never stopped being concerned about them and proud of them. He was very proud of both his daughters, Nicole and Della Rose. I am so glad to have Della and her mother Debra, in my extended family. Alfy was a very good hearted person. He was forgiving and optimistic. He fought some very hard battles in his life and he won. Though life was always a struggle he never gave up looking for the silver lining. I am glad I knew him. God bless you, Alfy.

Joycelyn Woods

January 30, 2007

I will miss you Alfy. You were one of the most talented people that I knew. You loved beautiful things and you made beauiful things. I will always hold you in my heart.

Nicky and Della I never met you but Alfy always talked about you and loved you very much. Your father touched the lives of many people who cared about him. Think of the joy he brought to others.

January 29, 2007

Nicky, we are so very sorry for you and your family. Our thoughts are with you during this time and always. We miss you, Jess, Ryan, and Drew

Ken Williams

January 29, 2007

The man, Donald DeSaix, I did not know. But, still, he made me a beneficiary of his legacy. His life gave me dearest Nicky who now graces my life as someone more than simply a daughter-in-law.

Thank you, Alfy, for our little girl.

Carpenters Local #22

January 28, 2007

We wish to offer our condolences in your loss.

Betty Elam

January 28, 2007

Deb and Della; So sorry to hear about Alfy. I don't know Nicky but I do know Deb and Della. Alfy was a friend of my daughter Sue and he also was a friend of ours while here in Dayton, Oh. I still have a bell that he painted for me. I treasure it.He was a great person.
Love and Prayers be with you all; Betty Elam

Linda Lane

January 28, 2007

To Nicky:

Deeply sorry for the loss of your father, I wish you peace, strength, and comfort during this sad time. I love you, precious Nicky.

Laine Sheridan

January 27, 2007

I will always be forever thankful to Donald DeSaix for his two amazing, smart, interesting, beautiful daughters. Nicky, my wife, and Della, my sister-in-law, are two of the most unique and special people I've ever known. There is a warm glow that surrounds both of them. Nicky and Della make the world a better place, filled with kindness and love.

My personal connection with Don was through our mutual passion for the sea and the classic ships that sailed them. As a master model builder, his extensive knowledge of boats combined with my experience as a diver and boat captain led to many long, fascinating conversations phone conservstions.

Don DeSaix's skill and creativity as an artist and graphic designer fills me with both pride and inspiration. As a working artist, we never had a shortage of things to talk about. You will be missed, Laine Sheridan.

Della De Saix

January 26, 2007

Rest in peace daddy. Not one day goes by we do not hold you in our thoughts and prayers. You are an inspiration to many and a hero as well. You always look towards the brighter side of life even in the darkest of times. So I know you are in a better place looking after us even still.

I love you daddy.

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