Donald Meisch
January 01, 1953 - January 23, 2022
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Donald J. Meisch, Sr. (Nutley, NJ) passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Donald was born on August 18, 1953, in Jersey City, NJ. He graduated from Henry Snyder High School, Jersey City, in 1971. From there he went to Middlesex County College, Jersey City State College (where he met his wife Jackie), and Fairleigh Dickinson University. Don received masters degrees in both chemistry and computer science and worked at Hoffman LaRoche, in Nutley, until retirement. Donald loved The Beatles, James Bond, Star Trek, and playing guitar. He was a train enthusiast, enjoyed movies (especially those containing slap-stick comedy) and binged “true crime” tv. He was active in his church and was known to have a heart of gold. Donald will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving father and grandfather, champion fixer of all things, wisecracker and jokester, and overall generous man. Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie (Chubby) and Mae, their siblings (including his dear Aunt Bett known to him as Sis), his cousin Richie Delaney, and granddaughter Isabella. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jackie, his son Donald Jr. (DJ) and daughter-in-law Tori, and daughter Jamie Modico and son-in-law Sam. He is the adored pop-pop of Amelia, Dominic, Sammy, and Gabriella. He is also survived by his brother Ray and wife Denise, brother Charlie and wife Debbie, along with several nieces and nephews, loving cousins, and friends. His presence will be missed by all. The funeral service will be at Brookdale Christian Church, 1350 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ, on Tuesday, February 1st at 10 am. Visitation will take place on Monday, January 31st from 4pm-7pm at Halpin-Bitecola Funeral Home, 1284 Broad St., Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donalds name can be made to: Brookdale Christian Church, 1350 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. Other NJ Visitation Monday, January 31st, 2022 04:00 pm - 07:00 pm Halpin - Bitecola Brookdale Funeral Home 1284 Broad St, Bloomfield NJ 07003 Funeral Service Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Brookdale Christian Church 1350 Broad St, Bloomfield NJ 07003 Burial Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Holy Cross Cemetery 340 Ridge Rd, North Arlington NJ 07031
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Our deepest sympathies to the entire Meisch family. A donation has been made to the Brookdale Christian Church in Donald's memory. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Love, Mike and Diane Dericks
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Don,<br>The sadness in my heart cannot even be put into words, but with that pain comes the relief and understanding that you are now free from pain, and also the happiness of knowing that you are in paradise with our Lord. We have known each other for over 50 years and I hope you know what you meant to me. You are and always will be my true brother. <br>Sitting at you services at Brookdale Christian Church, I came to understand what a truly unique person you were. Hearing of the relationship you had with Pastor Jim and his love for you and his compassion for your trials in life was inspirational. You would have been so proud of your kids. They along with their spouses and children honored and praised you and I hope you were watching with that big grin of yours on your face. It was truly amazing to hear of your relationships with each and every one of them. Their love and admiration for you is priceless. <br>As I sat there and listened to each of them talk about your quirks and mannerism, I whispered to Charlie “it is unbelievable but it sounds like they are talking about you”. I married Don’s twin. Little did I know that Ray’s family was saying the same thing about him. From the Honeymooner’s skits (which Charlie and I do with each other often) to the obsession with “garbage night”, we all realized that your mom didn’t only give birth to three boys, she had triplets! <br>So my beloved brother Don, Rest In Peace in the arms of our Lord. It was my honor to be a part of your family for so many years and I will cherish forever my memories of you. Thank you for all the laughs and love. Until we meet again - I’m on the runway now!<br>Love Deb