Donald R. Pascazi

May 23, 1930 - October 19, 2018

Donald Richard Pascazi of Rolla, Missouri passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 peacefully at home at the age of 88. Donald was born on May 23, 1930 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Benjamin and Leona (Martin) Pascazi. Donald married the love of his life Dorothy Crook on October 4, 1952; this union was blessed with two daughters. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for twenty years. After his retirement from the Air Force, he worked twenty years for the Army, as a civil serviceman, where he would finally retire for good. He enjoyed spending his time outdoors; hunting, fishing, taking care of his lawn and going for rides. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rolla and a proud Pittsburgh Pirates fan. Donald was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. Donald is survived by his loving wife of sixty-six years, Dorothy, of the home; daughter, Terry (Ray) Bruno of Lenox, Missouri; grandchildren, Jennifer (Clay) Moody, Sarah (Brett) Neely, Clayton Bruno, James Palmer, Daniel Palmer and Riley Pascazi; great-grandchildren, Mike, Will, Cayleigh, Cayden, Patrick and Hannah. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his daughter, Ellen Joy Pascazi and an infant granddaughter, Rachel Kathleen. A graveside service will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Waynesville, Missouri with full military honors. Memorials are suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Church.