Donald R. Abbruzzese

A graduate of Grandview Heights High School, Xavier University and the Ohio State University School of Dentistry, he served his country in the U.S. Army after dental school.

He practiced dentistry in Hilliard, Ohio, for 30 years. He was active in the Hilliard Chamber of Commerce, Hilliard High School Boosters and Hilliard Education Foundation.

Trust, honesty, fairness, kindness and hard work were values he learned at an early age and defined his relationships both personally and professionally. He had such a kind and gentle spirit and will always be remembered by his family and missed so much.

Don is preceded in death by his mother, Mary; father, Domenic; and brother, Richard. Don will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Barbara, of 55 years; son, Chris (Jennifer) and grandson, Raffaele, of Grandview Heights; and daughter Lise Abbruzzese.

Visitation will be held at Schoedinger Northwest, 1740 Zollinger Road, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 19. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 1420 Grandview Avenue, on Monday, February 20, at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Don’s memory to Kobacker House, 3430 OhioHealth Parkway, Columbus, Ohio 43202 or a charity of your choosing.

Please visit www.schoedinger.com to leave memories and condolences.