Donald Kessler

KESSLER, Donald Robert "Donny"

Ocala - Donald Robert Kessler, 73, passed away June 10, 2022. He was born December 17, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY to John and Marion Kessler. He was an IT specialist for 35 years and relocated to Ocala Fla from Monmouth County, NJ in 2011.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Carol Ann Kessler. He is survived by his loving wife Linda "Linnie" Kaufer-Kessler; sons, Robert and wife Rowena Kaufer, Daniel and wife Angela Kaufer, granddaughter Kaiden Faith, brother John Kessler and cousins, Caroline Antoniades and Barbara Reed.

Donny completed four years of college in two years at night while working by day! His was able to retire at age 50 and called back to consult twice! He traveled the world and enjoyed fishing and poker ! His true love was a great meal and fine bottle of wine! Always said his last meal wouldn't be green jello but a chocolate chip cookie and that it was!

Visitation will begin 11:00 am Wednesday June 22, 2022 at Countryside Funeral Home. 9185 NE 21st AVE Anthony Fl. Funeral services will follow 12:00 noon