Donald C. Hasson
January 29, 1938 - July 2, 2018
Donald C. Hasson, age 80, of New Castle, passed away at his residence on Monday, July 2, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Chester, PA on January 29, 1938, he was the son of the late Clarence J. and Shirley (Miles) Hasson. Donald graduated from Eddystone High School in PA. Following graduation, he proudly served in the U.S. Army. Donald worked for Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Company and Scott Paper in the foam division before dedicating his 37 year career with DuPont as a laboratory technician and senior distribution specialist.
Donald was a member of the Mason Dixon VFW Post # 7234 in Ocean View, DE. His hobbies included photography, needlepoint, gardening, reading, listening to all types of music and bird watching with his wife. Donald’s fondest memories were with his family and friends at his beach house in South Bethany.
Donald is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Carol M. (Beaston) Hasson; children, Daniel E. Hasson of New Castle, Diana C. Rager (Jason) of Souderton, PA and David D. Hasson (Courtney) of Lusby, MD; sisters, Frances Hasson of Fenwick Island and Cheryl Fizzano of Wallingford, PA; granddaughter, Miki Aurora Rager; and many more loving, extended family members and friends.
The funeral service and interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donald’s name to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611 or to the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Chapter, 399 Market St, #102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
Yumi Rager
Don always lit up our family party. He was not only the loving Papi to Miki, but also attentive to our other grandchildren whenever he was around. His sense of humor and charm will surely live on in Miki.
Our sincere thoughts and prayers go to Carol, Diana, and the entire family.
Dave and Yumi Rager
Mr & Mrs David Knox
Our sympathies to the whole family.
Fran we were sorry to hear your dad news.
Joan Foster
My thoughts are with you. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Joan Foster
Joan Hewlings
Love and prayers from the entire Hewlings family!
Diane Clinger
So sorry to hear. He was one of the good guys. I had such a crush on him when we were teens. It’s good to hear that he had a good life and a loving family.
Tish Imburgia
Dear Fran,
I was so sorry to learn of your brother’s passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
James Rush
Dear Fran and Family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Hopefully all the memories through the years will help get you through this difficult time. I’m sure there were many. My prayers and support are with you during this difficult time.
Loucinda Button
My Dear Fran, My sympathy goes out to you and your family. It sounds like your father did a lot of good things in his life. One of them was raising a daughter like you. With Love, Loucinda
Chuck and Joan Hewlings
Dear Carol and family, may God grant you peace and understanding as you grieve the loss of Don. May happy memories heal your aching hearts. We, and our family, pray for healing grace, with much love,
Chuck and Joan.
Rose White
Carol and family my thoughts and prayers go out for the loss of your husband .
Valerie Hadkins
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. Cherish the memories. With love, Valerie
Michael and Cathie Filipkowski
Carol and family. May wonderful memories be with you. Your family were amazing friends and neighbors to us for so many years. We have such fond memories of Don and I know he will be missed by many. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you at this sad time. Michael, Cathie, Jeanel, Michael Jr. And Matthew Filipkowski
Jim and Debbi Cammock
Dear Carol, Dan, Diana and David,
Please accept our deepest sympathy during this sad time. We are truly sorry for your
loss. We hold many good memories…..watching Diana and Jeanel grow up, David and
Michael together at the Filipkowski’s. Take care and may God bless all of you.
Jim, Debbi Cammock and family
Diana Powers
Carol and family,
Don was my mentor when I began working for DuPont, and became a dear friend as we worked together for many years. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Diana Powers
Etta Keyes
Carol and Family: May your memories bring you comfort. I’m so very sorry.