Obituary of Donald Graham

Donald M Graham, age 80, went peacefully into the hands of our Lord Thursday, May 25th at his home after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Donald was predeceased by his parents, Ross and Mary (Murphy) Graham, brothers George and Gordon and sisters Joan and Linda. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Dolores (Perillo); son Michael (Paula); brothers Richard (Ida), Tim (Michelle), Kevin (Eileen) and many nieces and nephews. Donald was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ. He attended St. Michaels High School, Union City, where he played football. After serving his country in the Marine Corps, he became a manager for UPS, retiring in 1984. Donald was an avid tennis player and enjoyed golf in his later years. He was a member of the Glenwood Country Club for many years and was very proud of his hole-in-one on August 24, 2004. The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff at Alpine Home Care for their wonderful and compassionate care. Visitation will be Monday, May 29th, from 2:00 - 6:00 pm at Freeman Manalapan-Marlboro Funeral Home, 344 Route 9 North, Manalapan. The funeral mass will be held Tuesday, May 30th at 10:00 am at St. Gabriel's Main Church, 100 North Main St., Marlboro. Entombment will follow after the service at St. Gabriel's Mausoleum, Marlboro. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517 or woundedwarriorproject.org.