Donald Lavon Moreen

Donald L. Moreen died at home on Saturday, August 8, 2020 in Bracey, VA. He was 75 years old. Born in Michigan, he grew up in New Brunswick, NJ. “Donnie” was a longtime resident of Bridgewater, NJ before relocating to Bracey, VA 10 years ago. Donnie loved deer hunting and caring for his pigeons. He was a fan of the New York Giants and loved everything Rutgers. With dedicated love and support from Kate, his wife of 50 years, Donnie conquered many obstacles. Donnie was a friend of Bill W. for 31 years and shared his testimony regularly in groups and correctional facilities in New Jersey and Virginia. Donnie will be remembered for his perseverance and humor. He was predeceased by a beloved sister Diane Costa and a brother Richard Eckert. Surviving are his wife Kathleen Moreen of Bracey, VA; three daughters Shay Staiti and her husband Albert of Gilbert, AZ, Shannon Stasiulaitis and her husband Michael of Bridgewater, and Donna Moreen of West Windsor, NJ; four grandchildren, Abigail, A.J., Steven and Sarah; brothers, Dennis of South Brunswick, Ronald of Somerset, William of Florida, and Robert of Florida; sisters, Linda Vance of Old Bridge, Terry Reddell of Pennsylvania, Eleanor Byrne of North Carolina, Karen Toth of North Brunswick, and Judy Hawkins of Indiana and numerous nieces and nephews. Donald’s life will be celebrated in a private gathering. We are remembering Donald with contributions to the Salvation Army of New Brunswick, New Jersey https://newjersey.salvationarmy.org/newjersey/newbrunswick.