In 1949 he met the love of his life Doris (Lus) Rose, and they were inseparable for 70 years.
After serving overseas in the Air Force he returned home where he worked for Merchant and Cassidy and when the B-bus came into existence he worked as a driver for Cape Cod Transit Authority until his retirement. Donald was an avid traveler and had a great appreciation of nature, be it abroad or in his own backyard. He loved to explore the Cape and its magical places, often taking long drives with his family to search out new discoveries.
He also had a passion for running, often jogging from village to village, he stayed active his entire life, most recently by walking daily.
More than anything, Donald loved his family. He and Doris would often travel to NJ where both daughters had moved and where his granddaughter presently lives to spend time with his great-granddaughter, Bobbi. She, In turn, would often come to the Cape to spend time with her Grampy.
Donald was predeceased by his daughter Tracy Rose-Thomas, brothers Domingo Rose Jr, Marvin Rose, and sister Jaqueline Rose and leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Doris Rose, daughter Wendy Rose-Mahdi, sisters Helen Rose and Beverly Garcia, and extended Sacramento, California family
Grandchildren Bre Rose and husband Robert Brown, Farrad Mahdi, and Alix Rose Thomas and great-granddaughter Bobbi Rose Brown and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A celebration of his life will be scheduled for the summer of 2021.
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