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Donald F. Adler

1934 - 2023

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

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Honor Guard & Prayers

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

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Continental Breakfast to Follow

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

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Joe campo posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Hi, this is Joe campo I’m sorry that I miss it when he passed , I would have loved to pay my respects, I just talk to him a few weeks before he died. I didn’t know until July 11 today …. Don was like a father to me. I lived in his house in Bowdoin Street for 25 years. He was a kind and beautiful person like everybody says he was always doing something …telling me about his deals, even beat me in paddleball, , and I’m 30 years younger than him, he was a great guy to me and I’m gonna miss him dearly, . I cannot believe this and can’t stop crying as I’m writing it …….. I feel so bad and there’s nothing I can do ….. I just wanna say thank you Don for everything and may you rest in peace you’re a good man ,,,,, goodbye, my friend ,,,,,,Joe

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Alexandra Adler posted a condolence

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

It breaks my heart to share the passing of my beloved Papa. I never thought I’d be writing this, let alone find the right words to say about him. He had a heart of gold, we thought he’d live forever. He will be greatly missed, and be in our hearts for eternity. May his soul rest in peace. What I would do for one more call, one more visit, one more time to hear you call me Alley Cat. I miss you already, we all do. We know you’re in a better place with your brother, parents, and puppy, playing cards with all your old buddies, and living large up there. I love you so much. Rest easy, Papa♥️

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Jonathan Adler posted a condolence

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

The world might have the idea of papa but never like we did and there will only be a time to ever remember everything that papa has ever did or would say but Papa was not filled with too many words, but when he did speak, the words fulfilled every moment that you would be with him, or he would always say one of his rhymes, about anything or anyone when he was speaking, I believe when he spoke, he referenced names or events connected to somewhere in his own life to show us he loved and the appreciation he had for us. He was always a giving person and he would always be connecting two people or more people together, or papa was picking up the phone for his next big deal, or was always looking for a pen to write something down somewhere, if papa wasn’t on the phone he would be a man on a mission in whatever he was trying to accomplish that day, he was always using his mind to crush his opponents in any game that he was placed in and even if he never played the game before, you just give him a few turns to learn it and he would wind up on top and he would be saying good show because he knew he already won, Papa was a fighter for love, for his health, fought through Covid countless of times, broken ribs, broken neck, but never took anything for it he even fought through his last seconds on Earth. I’ll leave you with this, papa never knew how to say goodbye, so when he did leave he would just leave early and he always would say he would be waiting in the car for us, and so he will always will be waiting in the car like he once was and always will be in our lives.

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Audra Adler posted a condolence

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

i love you so much papa. i know you’re happy to be with your brother now but we’re struggling here without you so bad right now. you were such an amazing man&you gave me so much in life that i can’t thank you enough for. you kicked my ass in hockey&pretty much every card game we played. you always didn’t care about pain no matter how bad you were hurt. i remember when you had your neck brace. i remember when you hit your head on the kitchen island. i remember all the games we used to play inside&outside. i wish i could have given my life for yours even though you would have never allowed it. i didn’t get to say goodbye, but no one did. you did everything on your terms always. i wish you just put your pride aside&got the stent so we could have even had the possibility of saving you. i know you never smiled for pictures but guess what? i have a picture of you&dad laughing when you&nana came over for a bbq. i will never forget that picture&i still have it saved in my phone. i know we used to butt heads at times but i butt heads with everybody. you were such a tough man, a TRUE Adler. you&dad are the reason i kept Adler as my middle name. i always looked up to you&wanted to feel the pain&not let it bother me like you did. you were such a badass papa. i don’t care that you never made that deal. you’re still the shit&i love you so much. please take care of nana&dad. i know they are hurting the most right now. i’m so sorry there was nothing i could do for you&there was no way i could convince you to let me help you even if i could. i was supposed to come to nj next year&see you&the rest of the family but you’re gone now&i’ll never see you again. i’ll never be able to tell you thank you for everything you’ve done over the years but i hope you know anyways. i don’t understand how you could be gone&so suddenly. i never would have guessed that you would be gone before nana. i wish i reached out more. i wish i talked to you more. i’m so sorry for that. i remember the times we drove to maryland&all the cds we would listen to&sing together in the car. i would do anything to bring you back. i’m grateful that you’re out of pain because i do understand that you weren’t in the best condition (healthwise). i thought for sure that you would see jonnycakes turn 21. i thought you would see alexandra for her birthday this month. i’m just devastated. i’m a mess. i can’t fathom this right now. please help me get through this papa because you’re the only one that can. again, i love you&hopefully i’ll live a short life so i can see you sooner than later.

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Frank Chirichella posted a condolence

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Don was a member of our Sunday and Friday poker game past 8 years,a consistent regular, a great friend to all the guys, will be greatly missed. RIP Don, from Frank and the poker crew.

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Joanna Venza-Adler posted a condolence

Monday, June 19, 2023

Don you came into my life in my most difficult time, losing my Dad. You stepped right in and made me feel as though I was your daughter, I will never forget that. You truly were an amazing, selfless, caring man. I have been so proud to be a part of your life for 28 years. You were so supportive, loving and nourishing to Mike, myself, Alexandra and Jonathan. We enjoyed every holiday, birthday and special occasions, even any weekend you wanted to visit and play with your grandchildren. I will miss all your quirks, all your phrases, too many to list!! Most of all I will miss you, My heart is broken yet again to lose another “Dad” Rest peacefully Don, you will be missed dearly, I can go on with so many more wonderful memories, it’s just to painful knowing that you will not be here with us to make new ones. I will always love you, thank you for just being you! Love you and miss you, until we meet again Your daughter in-law Joanna, Miss JoJo

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Michael Adler posted a condolence

Monday, June 19, 2023

Dear Dad: You have always been supportive of my life through thick and thin. I will miss our times during holidays, birthdays, special events, etc. that we have shared, I know that I was your go to person when it came to laptop, tv, Netflix, printer, Alexa, etc, although you were not technical savvy, I was your wing man, always by your side, despite our political differences we always knew that we would have an interesting conversation (at times it was just interesting how you reacted when I took the opposite view point). I will miss you, everything about you, including all the amazing deals that you created from a piece of paper with all your creative writings that nobody could interpret, but you. Also I have enjoyed the times we watched the NY Rangers games at MSG, when I was growing up. Dad as I reflect back the time we had, it’s never enough time, but I knew you were my biggest fan when it came to my life and I can count on you for anything because that was the type of person you were. Especially your famous “quotes”: This food is awful (when we go out to any restaurants, but you ate the whole thing, including mom’s portion); I’ll be in the car (get mom ready); Can I ask you a question?; I have deal on the table (and it’s going to happen in week or two); Playing cards this Friday (I can do this every night); Hello, Hello, can you hear me; My printer is not working; Where is Mick (tell him to call me); What did you do to my laptop; What’s my password; What are we eating?; K (texting just that in any text message response); Hup 2,3, 4 column right (from your army days); Mrs. Scarlet, Wrench in the Dining Room (Clue); All in (family poker); I will make that doctor’s appointment (after mom gets better); These stairs are great (they are saving my life); I need to loose weight; I don’t like my neck (when I get my money from the deal I’m going for a face lift); I love my townhouse (all 3 levels); Chief; Call Millie; You also had this distinctive cough to clear your throat; Alexa doesn’t work, also doesn’t play music (didn’t know how to talk to Alexa); How do you put on Netflix’s? I need to take this phone call, it’s very important; The fire alarm is beeping, how do you replace this battery? Dad you will be in my heart forever, I will never forget you, you will be remembered always. Love you (with deep sadness), Mike

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William A. Benjamin posted a condolence

Thursday, June 15, 2023

In Memory of Donald F. Adler 1934 – 2023 To the Family Members and Friends of Don Adler I have never personally seen or met with Don, but I spent a lot of time speaking with him over the phone on international business prospects and projects. I met him through a couple of friends of mine, Elijah, and Deborah. Don was always very patient and kind. He was very respectful to others and he acknowledged the gifts and talents of others just as much as they acknowledged the wealth of information that he would bring to the table. Many times, apart from the conference calls, I would call Don just to speak with him, as my elder, and be motivated by his youthful charisma, energy, and persona. We would laugh and talk as we shared information with one another that could heal the world. After each telephone conversation, I would always hang up smiling and refreshed with whatever information and wisdom that he imparted unto me. One of our favorite subjects was fine dining at restaurants. One Friday night, last year, I called Don as I was driving and he was at one of New York’s finest restaurants. He walked away from his restaurant table just to talk to me. He and I talked about dining at notable restaurants and what we enjoyed eating. I had to stop driving and park the car to continue our conversation and it seemed like I was right there in New York, although I was in Baltimore, my hometown. I grew up working in restaurants so he brought back a lot of memories as we both talked about our younger years. I am nearly 20 years younger than Don, and although I had never met him, I can truly say that he was a great business mentor to me and a very kind man. As a writer, I just had to share this story so that others could see the type of person that Don was and how he could befriend someone with whom he had never met, face-to-face. It is my hope that my tribute to him will console his family and friends, somewhat. I just wanted to express how Don was able to touch my life, and how I will always remember him. Once our friend Deborah, who is also from New York, informed me of our loss, I just could not sit still and harbor the sadness that I felt. Instead, I had to share my memories of Don with you, you, and you…and express my sincere condolences to his entire family. May God be with you, console you, and give you peace when you need it most. Sincerely, William A. Benjamin – Baltimore, Maryland

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Ronald Scripps posted a condolence

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

I mixed it up with Don at the poker table a true gentleman with a kind heart God rest his soul goodbye my friend

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

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