Donald Dette

Don Dette, age 84, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

Don was the oldest of three children born to Donald and Pearl (Nee Hulse) Dette.  He was raised in NJ where his family lived in the Packanack Lake section of Wayne.  He graduated from Wayne High School and attended Tusculum University in Tennessee.  Don was a member of the armed forces and was honorably discharged.

As a young adult Don relocated to the Washington DC area where he worked for the Department of Defense until his retirement.  He completed his BS Degree at the University of Maryland.  Don lived primarily in Alexandria, VA.

Don was an avid reader of fiction, followed politics closely and thoroughly enjoyed watching sports.  Don had a great sense of humor.  He was friendly, generous and curious about others.  He readily made acquaintances and was warmly recognized at his health club, residence or favorite restaurants.  He traveled in Europe as a younger person.  He enjoyed visiting regularly with his family in NJ and attending Broadway plays and dining out in NYC.  Don never married, but he did have a special lady in his life a number of years ago.

Don is survived by his brother, Robert Dette and his sister, Nancy (Dette) Levy both of whom live in Packanack.  He was uncle to Michelle (Dette) Gannon, Brynne (Levy) Ruiz and Alexa (Levy) Collingwood.  He will be greatly missed by his family and all those who knew him.