Doug was a life-long resident of Lighthouse Point, FL. He graduated from Zion Lutheran (1985) located in Deerfield Beach, FL. Following high school, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard and was based out of Islamorada/Key West. Upon completion of his military service, Doug’s love for the sea continued as he worked several sport-fishing boats out of Hillsboro Inlet. His passion for fishing and diving allowed his career to flourish. Over the ensuing years, Doug ranked among the elite sport fishing captains of South Florida and the Bahamas. His distinguished expertise brought him accolades from as far north as Cape Hatteras, NC, east to Bermuda, and south to the Lower Caribbean and Mexico.
Doug is survived by his loving wife Susan (Leone) and son Riese R. Apfelberg. Father, Robert Apfelberg and his wife Carole. Angeline Leone (mother-in-law), cousin Madeline Apfel. Brother-in-laws, John Leone and fiancé Amy Lewis, Ed Leone, Gregory Leone and his wife Jacqueline. Nephews, Kameron Leone and Chase Leone. Nieces, Hayley Leone, Shania Leone, Kalen Leone, Kiana Leone. Doug is preceded in death by his mother Mary.
Family and friends will be gathering for a Celebration of Life on the evening of Saturday, August 24th, from 4:00-7:00 pm at Merritt’s Boat Works, 2931 NE 16th Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33062. In lieu of flowers the family has established an account for Doug’s son Riese.
A Spreading of Ashes at Sea will be performed at a date to be determined and posted on this web site.
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