October 3 1947 November 16 2022
The family of Donald R. Nuss Jr., mournfully announce his passing. Donald passed away peacefully at home in Rahway, NJ, on November 16th, 2022 at the age of 75. Donald was a lifelong Bayshore resident, raised in Keyport,NJ. He was born on October 3 1947, to Donald R. Nuss Sr. and Mary Jane (Holznagel) Nuss. Donald was a kind and loving man who cared deeply for his family and friends. He was an avid baseball player in high school and a Yankees fan through the years. After graduating from Keyport High School in 1965 Donald attended the Monmouth County Vocational program for Automotives. Following graduation Donald began his career as a talented young mechanic alongside his father, Donald Sr., and brothers, Sam and David, at their family owned Keyport Gulf and Shell stations. A craftsman of many skills, Donald later moved on to real estate investment, customizing and rehabbing homes throughout the Monmouth County area. After retiring from construction Donald spent his free time as an antique enthusiast with a vast collection of vintage guns, bicycles, and rare collectables. Donald’s passion for antiquing often brought him out to local flea markets and auctions where he could be found sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with others. Donald was a social man and made friends everywhere he went. He could often be found seated at the counter of local diners enjoying coffee and sharing stories. Donald was predeceased by his brother, Samuel Harry Halsey, father, Donald R. Nuss Sr., mother, Mary Jane Nuss, and brother David E Nuss. He is survived by his sister Mary Patricia Vena and brother in-law Joseph J Vena Jr. of Cliffwood, NJ, niece Dawn Vena of Highlands, NJ and her sons Albert J and Joseph J Kotala of Edinboro, Pa, nephew Joseph J Vena III of Cliffwood, NJ, nephew Samuel Harry Halsey, wife Danielle and their children Luca and Isabella, of Bayville, NJ. Donald will be missed by many other friends and family members. Donald’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to James Rotkewicz for his kindness and friendship of 40 years. Cremation services will be private with a celebration of life to be arranged at a later date
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donald Nuss October 3 1947 November 16 2022.
Death notice for the town of: Lake Como, state: New Jersey