A celebration of life will be held at the Ralph residence on Saturday, March 13th from 2-5pm.*
Donald was born in Elizabeth, NJ to Elizabeth and Donald Leonard on April 4, 1948. He went to school at Cranford High School and was a graduate of Seaton Hall University. Donald worked as a Director of Information Systems for many years before beginning a new career as a Government Contracting Officer. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy. Donald married the love of his life, Valery on June 29, 1979 in East Orange, NJ. He and Valery raised their daughters Sharon and Michelle in Cranford, NJ before relocating to Florida in 2013. Donald enjoyed taking cruises, home remodeling and spending time with his family. He had a love for the music of ABBA and attending concerts.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and Donald Leonard, brother Steven Leonard and grandson Wilder James Ralph
Donald is survived by his wife, Valery Leonard, daughters Sharon Rogers (Christopher) and Michelle Ralph (Timothy), grandson Jacob Rogers and sisters Betty Leonard and Grace Christine Leonard.
*Please contact Michelle for the address if you wish to attend – [email protected]