GOETZ, Donald James, a long time resident of Pembroke Pines, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, after 99 wonderful years of life. Donald was born on May 26, 1918, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Charles and Isabella Goetz. After attending high school, Donald, enlisted in the US Armed Forces and honorably served this country in the US Navy as a Signalman Third Class between 1943-1945. After being honorably discharged, he then made a career as a Foreman for a door manufacturing company. His wife Marie Goetz pre-deceased him in April of 2011. Also pre-deceased by 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Donald is survived by his daughters, Eileen Torelli, Diane (Gary) Johnson, Joyce M. (Phillip) Saladino and Marie (Michael) Fitzgibbons; 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM with Honor Guard Service at 3:30 PM and a Tribute of a Lifetime Service at 7:00 PM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, University Drive Chapel.
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Jimmy and Rosemarie (WANTAGH)
January 21, 2018, 12:00 am
What a beautiful tribute to your father, rest in peace Donald.
Marie and Michael Fitzgibbons (New Jersey)
January 21, 2018, 12:00 am
My Dad was all about taking care of family-his mother, his sister, his wife and his four daughters and their families. He worked hard for all of us and couldn’t do enough to help all of us. His love was unwavering. He left us with so many great memories. We wish him peace and happiness being reunited with my Mom. Thank you so much Dad for all that you did for your family.