Donald G. DeFaria Sr., 85, of Toms River, NJ, passed away on November 15, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Newark, NJ, and lived in Livingston and Randolph before moving to Toms River in 1985. Donald and his brother Jack owned and operated DeFaria Brothers Sanitation Company for many decades. He also owned and operated Allied Steel for 50 years with his son Donald Jr.
Donald Sr was an avid reader, profound thinker and enjoyed life to the fullest.He was a man of integrity full of kindness and compassion who always wanted to be with his family and a part of their every day life. His humor and endless story telling was another part of his wonderful personality. He enjoyed wintering in Florida with his wife Pat and did so for many years.
Family members often visited Florida and many grandkids spent spring break with them.
He loved his home and spent most of his days looking out onto the Barnegat Bay.
The core of his life was his family and he will be dearly missed. Don Sr was truly loved by all!
Donald Sr is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Pat (Truppo) De Faria;his daughters: Lynn Turiello and husband Gabriel, Lori De Faria and husband Frank, and his son Donald DeFaria Jr and wife Ann Marie. His grandchildren: Larisa and husband Jeff, Carli, Gabriel Jr. and husband Michael, PJ and wife Jacqueline, Christopher, Alexandra, Nicholas, Michael, and Giancarlo; and his great-grandson LJ. He is also survived by his sister Marcia McGee.He was predeceased by his parents: Jack A. and Phillis (Bisogno) DeFaria and his brother Jack A. DeFaria Jr.
Cremation was private and under the direction of Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home of Toms River. In lieu of flowers or gifts please donate to Don Sr’s favorite charity SmileTrain, www.smiletrain.org
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