Donald Arthur Dinse

Donald (Buzzy) Dinse of Tomes River, passed away Thursday September 12th, 2019 at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his father William (1st Generation Fire Fighter, paid fire fighter for Jersey City), mother Amy, brother William and sister Ann Marie. Don worked as a truck driver in New York City, Store Manager for Pathmark Supermarket. He joined the Herbertsville Fire Company in the early 1970’s as the 2nd Generation Fire Fighter, he was elected to the position of Fire Captain. He also was elected to the position of Brick Town Fire Commissioner. Don earned the title of Lifelong Member of the fire company. He also was a member of the National Forestry Fire Service. Family was the most important thing in his life and spent as much time as possible with as many friends and family members as he possibly could. He was the life of the party and he was never seen without a smile on his face. He always found the very best in all that he met. Don loved to travel the country camping with his family and close friends and later in life enjoyed a slower pace with his wife Anne at their place down on Sanibel Island, Florida. Don’s motto in life was “There are No Problems in Life, Just Challenges” and he helped all he met through those “Challenges”. Don (Buzzy – which means Happy, Life of the Party, Joyful in German) is survived by his spouse Anne Dinse of 58 years, Son Donald Michael Dinse (3rd Generation Paid Fire Fighter/Medic- Retired), Son Michael Joseph Dinse, Son Scott Joseph Dinse, 4 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. Per Don’s request, there will be no mourning of his death, only a celebration of life at a time and place to be determined by his wife at a later date.