Donald Joseph Staffelli

Donald Joseph Staffelli "The Don" 71, of Aberdeen, passed away on June 22, 2015 at FirstHealth of the Carolinas in Pinehurst NC.

  He was born on July 16, 1943 in New Brunswick, NJ.

  Donald was a loving Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle and Grandfather.  He was a hard worker. He was the life of the party, always made everyone laugh.  Donald served in the Army during the Vietnam War.  He was a die hard New York Yankee fan.

  He is preceded in death by his parents Louis and Margaret Staffelli and his brother Samuel (Butch) Staffelli.

  Donald is survived by his loving spouse Paula; Son, Donald Staffelli Jr. of Aberdeen, NC; Daughters, Denise Staffelli of Cherry Hill, NJ, Megan Price and husband Carlton of Fayetteville, NC, Erin Maurer and husband Robert of Pinebluff, NC; Brittany Staffelli of Raeford, NC and Crystal Staffelli of Aberdeen, NC; Brother, Peter Staffelli of Middlesex, NJ; Four Sisters, Nina Pardi of Summit, NJ, Jane Vatelot of St. Petersburg FL, Margaret Roehrbein and husband Phil of Williamsburg, VA and Joann Staffelli-Sprague of Port Washington, NY.  Seven Grandchildren; Antoinette, Eddie, Emily, Madison, Nathan, Caitlin and Mackenzie. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.  

  Memorials may be made to the American Lung Asso, 401 Hawthorne Lane Suite 110 #-298, Charlotte NC 28204 or Wounded Warrior Project

P.O. Box 758517,Topeka, Kansas 66675

  Powell Funeral Home and Crematory of Southern Pines NC is assisting the family, services were private.

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