We just learned of our old friend’s passing today. To Doreen, Michael and Rebecca our heartfelt condolences. Don was a good friend, husband, father, grandfather and professional. His insatiable sense of humor is something that still makes me smile today. He was a licensed maritime captain and taught me a few things about biting that I’ve never forgotten. He  was also a musician and I can still hear him singing his favorite classics or winning an oldies trivia contest on a cruise we were both on.  The silliness of life drove us separate ways but the fondness remains. 

Rest in Peace Don.
The Kallelis Family

Having met Don in 1985, serving on an education board, both of us running our family school, we made a quick and long term friendship.
I relied on his opinions regarding compliance related issues for years, because Don was known nationally as an honest, highly ethical and knowledgeable expert.
When I had the opportunity to work with him I jumped at the chance.
I will miss having our daily conversations, lunches and even the occasional adult beverage where we had a chance to talk about our School, families and futures.
He was such a hard working person, dedicated and proud of his family including his Nettts family. He was truly a transformative partner and he led the company with me for so many years.
To Doreen and the family and friends of Don, you are joined in your loss by the Nettts family. 
We wish you peace and our prayers are with you.
With sympathy 
Mark and the Greenberg family


Don,
Our paths have not recently crossed but you were always near in my mind.  A man is not judged by the number of years he lived but by how he lived those years. Your life was dedicated to helping others aspire, to reach their dreams. You’ve done your part in making our world a better place. I wish you eternal rest. 
Your friend,
Jim

My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. Don had an impact on others as a mentor, colleague, and friend. I've included a photo from an ACCSC Professional Development Conference that I thought you would like to have. He will be missed by all of us at ACCSC. 

Mollie Ludwig
ACCSC Volunteer Coordinator

I volunteered with Don a couple times with ACCSC.  He had far more experience than I did, and he was very kind and patient with me. His passion for education and for supporting students (and colleagues) was evident at all times. Truly a great man!

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Don’s passing. One of the last good men out there. He loved to show people a good time and he was always more interested in hearing about you. 
  I worked in a salon across from the business school on Pearl and he walked in one day and got his haircut and stayed with me for years. He became fondly known as “the walk-in”. Even after he moved to the North Shore he would stop in to visit..always a smile on. 
                                      So long my friend…
My heart felt condolences to all his family..whom I’ve known for years as well. May you find peace. Much love,
                                                            Marci McCarty

To Don’s  Family , My heartfelt condolences and prayers to all of you 
Don is a great man and a huge mentor to me 
He is kind , patient , funny and a great leader He will be dearly missed by so many 
I always wanted to make you proud ,Thank you for having faith in me and always sharing your knowledge 
Rest easy Don until we meet again 🙏🏼

Debbie Dextradeur, Nettts 


Don was a great guy and some one I always 
looked forward to seeing at ACCSC events and working with on the Appeals Panel. His humor and insight will be very much missed!

Andy Vignone

To Doreen and Don's family - it is with a heavy heart I send my most sincere condolences to you. I worked alongside Don for almost 8 years - he hired me and saw my potential to be a great team member at NETTTS.  I will never forget him for the opportunity he gave me and for the leadership he provided to all of us. He will be sorely missed and irreplaceable. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. Blessings for peace and comfort to your family.

"He was escorted in such splendor, if you could only have seen the beauty and the majesty as angels carried him home".  A great human being mentor and friend who touched everyone he met in a positive manner. To his family rest assured his memory is everlasting and always remember he loved you all and spoke about you all so much.  Remember his footprint is in the sands of time we will all miss him until we meet again

I only worked with Don and did not see him on a daily basis. However I held him in highest regard and respect. He was always very friendly to me and offered advice whenever I needed it. He will be missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this most difficult time.

Don was an incredible person and a mentor to me.  He always had a way of staying firm in his actions while taking time to recognize the talents of others.  While being passionate about his profession, he was always able to take that hat off and have a little fun.  I will miss the moments of great conversation and fun times playing pool.  He will forever be in my heart and thoughts!  I am sending all of my love and prayers to his family and closest friends during this difficult time! 

Doreen, Howie and family I wish to express my deepest sympathies.  Don was not only a professional mentor to me, he was a close personal friend.  He was one of the most prudent and practical people I had in my life.  I often sought his advice and counsel both personally and professionally and he always seemed to have just the right solution - usually delivered with an effective common sense approach that I appreciated and admired greatly... So many great memories to hold onto but for me certainly our golf trip to West Palm including dinners at Carmine's and drinks/music/cigars at The Angry Moon will always be in my heart and on my mind. 
-Carl Stebbins

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Donald Harris

January 17, 1955 – September 28, 2021

Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel

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