Dear Eileen, what a beautiful eulogy. It captures all that Don was, a great father, husband and very dear and loyal friend. I consider it a privilege and an honor to have him as a friend. My prayers are with you, your family and all who are suffering the loss of a great human being in Don.

Eileen and Erin - So sorry to hear of Dons passing. It was a privilege to get to know you all at Sacred Heart Academy. Prayers and love to out to yo7 at this sad time.

Eileen, what a beautiful and touching obituary written for a wonderful man. I will be keeping you and your family in prayer. Don is now in the arms of Jesus for sure. What an amazing feeling.

I didn’t know Don, but I’m grateful to call his son, Brian, a close and cherished friend. Reading these words, it explains a lot of what I’ve come to know and appreciate in my friend, Brian: a rock-solid fortitude; a foundation in love and justice; a profound sense of ethics and dignity.

Rest in Peace.

Don was a fantastic person and a great family man. Don will be very missed. I’m so sorry for your loss. My condolences to the entire family. God Bless.

This is the most beautiful eulogy I’ve ever read. May he rest peacefully with Stephen. My love & support is with you Mrs. Pfail, Tommy, Brian, & Erin. I’m so sorry for your loss 💔

I am so very saddened to hear about Dons passing. Sending my heartfelt condolences to Eileen and her family at this difficult time. Heaven has an angel to watch over all of you. 🙏🙏🙏

I am devastated by this sad news and my heart goes out to you. I worked with Don in the 1980s. I share your grief. May he rest in peace. My sincere condolences.

Pfail Family

I was sad seeing this yesterday. Sent many hours chatting with Don during during our commuting years. E both hd a CPA background and had much in common. I am away in Florida during the wake and funeral and will miss but remember this..

Don was a good and decent man. The perfect gentleman.

John Sullivan.

I worked with Don in the 90s, during his Wall Street years. He was a great colleague, smart, collaborative and always supportive. More importantly, he was always a kind and caring friend. A true gentleman, and a great guy. May he rest in peace. Sincere condolence to his family and loved ones.

Rest in peace 🪦 Don
Your old classmate
CK 1969

Don was the thinking man’s sports fan. No other kid on the block knew as much about sports than Don. Whether it was baseball, hockey or basketball, Don knew the games we played together because he read. Because he read, he knew more than the other guys knew about the topic that was being discussed. I remember going to the movies with him, to see the film—“Safe at Home,” which stared Mickey Mantel and Roger Maris. He was a Mantel fan and me, of course favored the quiet Maris. But you couldn’t help admire Don’s opinion because it was based on something solid. He read it in the sports pages. It was this kind of preparation when discussing anything sports related that made him someone special and whom, I will never forget. So these are my personal rememberances that make me want to say—thanks for the memories. God bless you dear friend. 🙏❤️

I am so sorry for your loss and I am thinking of you all during this time and days to come. My deepest condolences to the Pfail family ❤️

Very sorry for your loss. God Bless.

Eileen, Tommy, Brian and Erin,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your love and devotion are an inspiration. May Don rest in peace.

Dear Pfail family / I am so sorry for your loss in this difficult time . Our prayers are with you. 🙏🏻

Dear Pfail family. Im so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. May his memory bring you comfort during this difficult time. Your family is in my prayers🙏

What a beautiful life! Eileen, I’m so sorry for your loss but his memories will live on in all of you. God Bless.

I first met Don at H&C during my mid-semester internship in 1979. Don was a mentor and we immediately became fast friends. While we only worked together for 2.5 years we stayed in contact and met for lunch, dinners, Giants football games and played softball together. I was so thrilled when he met Eileen and with Kathy the four of us would spend many happy times together. I was so honored to be asked by Don to stand at their wedding as a groomsman. My job transfer to Atlanta made keeping up with each other difficult but Don always reached out for dinner when he traveled to Atlanta while a DLJ. I was happy that we were all able to reconnect on some of our trips back to NY while sadly understanding some of their life’s challenges. Eileen was a tower of strength and her love of Don and her family was such an inspiration. My prayers are with Eileen, Tom, Brian, Erin and Ryan and I know God will wrap his arms around them and comfort them at this time. I know Don and Eileen’s many good friends will be supporting the family also. God had taken one of the good ones to be with him. I will never forget his kindness and support to a young college intern.

I did not know this man other than the fact that we both attended Christ the king HS at different years; but after reading about him, I wish I could be more like him in his faith and dedication to family. May he rest in peace.

Eileen, I am so sorry for your supreme loss. May you find peace in knowing that he is with your beloved Stephen. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Don coached with passion, led with his heart, and lived with honor. It was a pleasure coaching alongside him.

My sincere condolences and what a wonderful tribute to Don- although I hadn’t seen Don since I retired and moved to San Diego, i’ll always have fond memories of our fun times playing cards at Bill’s home. !!!!

Sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Although it’s been quite few years since I last saw him, I will always remember and respect him from our days at DLJ. My sincerest sympathy and condolence's to Don’s family.

A Friend since Freshman Year at CK. You will be missed by Many. Rest in Eternal Peace, Don

I am so sorry to hear this terrible news. Don and I worked together at Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette and Credit Suisse. Don was a kind friend. I know how much he loved his family. Rest in peace, Don.

Enjoyed seeing Donald and his family for so many meals at their Ridgewood home - wonderful memories of that growing up!