Livonia: At age 87, Don passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his son Christopher’s home in Conesus. He was born on October 21, 1936 in Cleveland, OH to the late Ralph J. and Helen G. Consler. Don is predeceased by his sister, Joyce (John) Desiderio; his brother, Bob (Ann) Consler; and his first wife, Susan Consler-Vesa. He is survived by his children, Christopher (Wendy) Consler of Conesus, NY; Katie Consler of Macedon, NY; Julie Shimshack of Franklin, TN; Joshua (Jenny) Consler of Pittsford, NY; Mark (Abby) Green, and Darren Green; his sister, Gayle Iuppa of Rochester, NY; his 12 grandchildren; Jamie, Elizabeth, Benjamin, Hunter, Andrew, Robert, Adam, Nathan, Mullaney, Marley, Dustin, Amanda; and his 6 great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Hazel, Haley, Rebekah, Luke, and Esther, along with his beloved friend and former wife, Sandy Consler. Also, nieces and nephews; Lisa, Marc, Christine and Rich.
A 1954 graduate of Edison Tech in Rochester, NY, Don was a man of life-long business and innovation. Although he began work at Eastman Kodak Company, he preferred running his own businesses over the years. Don proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1956-59. He was assigned to the Strategic Air Force Command in Omaha, NE where he trained B-52 crews. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to conducting business. In his later years, Don could be found selling t-shirts and then flags at the Avon Flea Market and various festivals or perusing household sales for the next greatest deal. Don was proud of his family and enjoyed spending time with them most of all. He will be greatly missed.
A graveside service and military honors will take place privately at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, in Clearwater Florida. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Honor Flight Rochester, Inc., PO Box 23581, Rochester, NY 14692. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
We knew Don as the “Flag Man” originally and also as the friendly man who walked our road every morning. He was sweet and easy to talk with. We will always appreciate the kindness he showed to our daughter who had lived overseas for a year through Rotary, in which he gave her a Taiwanese flag as a way to remember her time there. Don always showed kindness and humor each time we saw him. Our sincerest condolences on your loss. God bless.
Katie, I’m so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. It sounds like he was an amazing man that lived a good long life. I would have loved to have met him. I love going to flea markets to. Clearwater is a beautiful resting place for him. My grandmother lived in that area. RIP Don and thank you for your service.
Don was a lifetime cousin, wonderful man with a great sense of humor. He will have everyone smiling in heaven. My prayers are with all of his family . I kn ow he will be greatly missed.
So sorry for your loss. Love all of you.
Rest peacefully coz….