Donald J Minch

Donald Minch was born to Marie Dolechek and Joseph Minch in Elizabeth, New Jersey on January 22, 1934. Raised in Cranford, NJ, alongside his cherished sisters Marilyn (Uhrich), Judith (Bremekamp), and Lorraine (Miller), Don's upbringing was centered around family, and hard work.

Answering his nation's call, Don proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. Upon his return, he married Rose Giuditta and forged a life in Sayreville, NJ. Their union blessed them with two loving children, Barbara (James Szatkowski) and John (Alexandra), who brought immeasurable joy into their lives.

Don's professional path led him into the trucking industry, where his dedication and leadership flourished. An advocate for workers' rights, he served on the board of the Teamsters Union, advocating tirelessly for his colleagues. Over time, his expertise and commitment saw him rise to the role of transportation and warehousing manager, a testament to his unwavering work ethic and passion for excellence.

Later in life, Don found renewed happiness in his marriage to Dale (Meringer), with whom he shared a beautiful home in Florida where he also pursued a successful career in real estate. Together, they expanded their loving family with Dale’s two children, Stephanie (Scott Crawford) and Chris Meringer (Maria), creating a legacy of love and warmth that would endure through generations.

An avid traveler, Don embraced life's adventures with zest, exploring the world alongside his beloved family and amassing a wealth of cherished friendships along the way. Don was known for his quick-witted sense of humor and loved making his friends and family smile and laugh. His kindness, generosity, and indomitable spirit touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Don's legacy lives on in the hearts of his six adoring grandchildren, Beth (Estevon Torres), Jacob, Rachel, Matthew Crowson, Michael Crowson, and Bryant Crowson, as well as his cherished great-granddaughter, Lucia Rose Torres, and Keyser the grand dog.

In honor of Don's memory and his unwavering commitment to service, the family kindly requests donations to Tunnel 2 Towers (t2t.org) in lieu of flowers, continuing his legacy of compassion and goodwill.