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Lynn Smith Ackerly posted a condolence
Monday, October 29, 2012
Aunt Maryann, Donna and Kim
It is with heavy heart to learn of Uncle Donald's passing. When I was a very little girl visiting my grandparent's home in Wildwood, Uncle Donald would let me sit inside his car to watch him as he polished the outside to a spit shine. He probably was getting the car spiffed up to take Maryann out on a date. I remember you and Donald as teenagers falling in love. My deepest condolences and may God bless and comfort you. Lynn
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Sue Chalikes posted a condolence
Friday, November 13, 2009
This was my second Dad while growing up. He will be missed greatly. He was a great guy!
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drew rudolph posted a condolence
Monday, November 9, 2009
Don played a huge role in my life. I know that i meant the world to him. I have so many great memories with him, his cooking watching him sit and stare at me until i finished every bite just to make sure i was satisfied. No one will ever make a meat ball better than him. I know i haven't made the best decisions in my life and have been in many different situations, and had alot of experiences trying to figure out what i wanted to do with my life. Don was always there for me on my side proud of his first grandson and sticking with me through all my crazy mishaps. Don wrote me a note on my 21st birthday telling me that the day I was born was the happiest proudest day of his life. Loosing such a great person and role model to not only me but many others might have been one of the saddest days of my life, but i know your in heaven looking down on me saying "hey how you doing my man." you are loved and miss and will remain one of the most caring loving people to ever have walked this earth. you will truly be missed
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Joe Horne posted a condolence
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Donna,
Sorry to hear of your loss. I lost mt dad about 6 months ago and understand how difficult it can be. Please extend my sympathies to Dan and the rest of the family as well.
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Alex Seglias posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
There are so many wonderful things that can be said about Don Twist. To me he was an uncle, and a wonderful one at that. I always looked forward to going to Wildwood Crest just so I could see my Uncle Don and Aunt Mare. I have so many lovely memories of being with the two of them, that it breaks my heart when I think that I will never be able to see Don again. I truly cannot believe that he is gone, because he is still alive in my heart and always will be. Whenever I would see him he would talk about making a special dinner for me, always aioli, since that was my favorite. I could see the warmth in his eyes when he would make a dinner and then watch his guests eat it. Of course it was always amazing, because he was a wonderful cook, and a wonderful man. His salads were the best I have ever had. I would always ask my mom to try and make a salad like Uncle Don, but of course it never came out the same, because there was nothing like it, and nobody like him. I remember fondly when I would sit next to him on the couch and he would twirl my hair into many knots. I would always get a little frustrated during these times because it took me awhile to figure out how to get them out. But he would always show me the "right" way to do it, and thinking back on these memories now, I would do anything to be sitting next to him while he twirled my hair. Don would always make so many jokes that everyone would laugh aloud at, and always filled the room with a light-hearted spirit. I loved going over to Mare and Don's because I knew that when I went there I would always laugh, and always feel extremely loved. Don was such a caring, wonderful person, and he did not deserve this ending when he still had so much life left to live. I loved him so much, there is nobody else like him in this world. His heart was pure, and made everyone around him feel so loved. I know that everyone that knew him will miss him so much, because he is a man that nobody will forget. He was my uncle, but he was also more than that. I loved him very much, and I will continue to love him with all my heart. I love you Aunt Mare and hope you are doing well.
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Liam McCann posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Uncle don a wonderful man. I thought he was my own uncle not great uncle. He wasn't just an uncle he was a friend like a best friend. Until the end.
Love
Liam
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Juliet McCann posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
I may have not been the closest link to my Uncle Don, and I am his great niece. But I always know that he meant alot to me and I meant alot to him, Don would always make you feel loved whenever you were around him. I remember going to his house and he would let me help him make the pasta, then we would all sit together and eat his food that he worked so hard on, and you could tell he just loved to watch you enjoy and devour it. Uncle Don even though he was the sweetest old school italian guy he knew quite alot about computers! I knew whenever I had a problem with my computer I could give him a call and he would give me some program to install and fix everything. It is such a sad thing that he had to suffer, and for all the good he did he surely did not deserve it. But my dad, who has been through many deaths himself says if you talk about, and remember someone their always alive in you heart and Uncle Don always will. I will always think about him and get hungry and want to eat one of his masterpieces, and of corse remember all the love he had for everyone. He was such an great person, worker, husband, and for me uncle. I will miss him so very much and my wishes are with everyone who he loved.
With love,
Juliet
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Bunny posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Mare and Don have just always been in my life. As a younger person, I was a pest to them, always around, always at their house. Don never ever made me feel like I was intruding and treated me like I belonged there with them. He kidded me, engaged with me. He was an enthusiastic person. He had many talents as an artist, athlete, builder, sailor - a very smart man. I could go on but I will summarize it all by saying that "Mare and Don" are just a part of me. They are loved.
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Pierette, John, Gabrielle, Juliet and Liam posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Dear Aunt Mare: Uncle Don has always meant so much to me, and later on in my life my family. When I was a little girl, from coming home from Crest Memorial and eating lunch with him, and his sandwich always cut a certain way, and his iced tea stirred the minute he walked in the door. I was always so excited to eat with him, and watch as the people who worked for him came in and out of the house, looking for his direction. I didn't have a lot of men in my life who were always the best role models, but he and you both were. I have always admired the love that you two shared with one another, and always felt that I could look to Uncle Don as a father figure. All the many nights, I have slept at your house, and he curled my hair into many knots, yet I felt a sense of safeness and security as he wrapped his arm around me while he "curled my hair". Watching you both go through the ups and downs of marriage has been an inspiration in my own marriage. You both have taught me to laugh it off rather than fight it out, and to learn to let it go because it's really not that important. I feel so lucky that as I was blessed with him in my life so were my children, and they see him as their Uncle not their great Uncle, and they know how much they were loved by him. They remember the horsie rides, and the det,da,det, as he rode them on their knee, until now, and staying at your house with meatballs, and ailoi that we were all loved sooo much. I will be forever grateful that I got to be there with both of you as he took his final breath because I love you both so much.
Love always,
Pierette
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Lance Walden posted a condolence
Monday, November 2, 2009
Don was a good man to me always greeted me with a smile and charm whenever I entered their home. I will remember his smile and good nature and love of his family. We will miss him. My love and support to Maryanne, Donna and Kim.
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Erica Slavin posted a condolence
Monday, November 2, 2009
While I did not know Mr. Twist personally I knew him through his daughter Kim and her wonderful memories.
My heart goes out to the entire Twist family, my prayers are with you.
Regards,
Erica Slavin
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Adam Rudolph posted a condolence
Monday, November 2, 2009
Don has been there for me since the day I was born as a loving grandfather. He has played a huge part in my life, and I am incredibly blessed that I was able to share so many special moments and memories with him. From making snowmen on Christmas to burying treasure, fishing, and surfing at The Crest, Don was always as enthusiastic about these events as me and my brothers were. On Christmas morning, Don used to vividly describe how he snuck up on the roof and saw Santa the night before, just so that he could conjure that special glimmer in my young, excited eyes. He was only content once my imagination was soaring with exhilaration, my little heart was pounding with joy, and my soul was warm with love. That’s what Don lived for, and that’s why he was so extraordinary. Don would spend hours preparing food, like it was an unblemished work of art, and then watch me and my brothers eat it just to ensure that it was perfect enough for his grandchildren, just to make certain that every grain of his masterpiece made the taste buds smile. Don would come to my basketball games and roar like an opera singer, only because he wanted me to hear his encouraging words from the court, and because he wanted everyone in the stands to know that he was the proud grandfather of #12 in blue. I’ll never forget Don and Mary’s 50th wedding anniversary party in Philadelphia. They were both so full of joy, put on this earth to be together. Mary’s smile that night was incredibly breathtaking; as if angels came down from heaven and touched her soul, illuminating her eyes with an eternal glow. At times of such heartbreaking loss it is comforting to know that they will be reunited in the future, shining down on us hand in hand from above. It was not the specific adventures that made these memories so everlasting; it was Don's burning passion for making every experience we shared together spectacular, a selflessness that is unique to only a special few. I love him and will dearly miss him.
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Maggie Hatzpanian posted a condolence
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Having only met Don one time, this will be brief. But having met him over a nice meal in an Italian restaurant I think I saw him in a situation that made him happy. That was a year ago when he was here in Providence visiting Kim, and I was lucky enough to be included in their dinner plans.
However he will be remembered here, by me through Kim & all her happy memories. And of course by his cooking- his meatballs are famous here in Providence, you know!
I am sorry I cannot be with you tomorrow- but I am sending you my sympathy, and my prayers.
Maggie Hatzpanian
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Beth Davis posted a condolence
Sunday, November 1, 2009
I was not fortunate enough to ever meet Donald, but I know Donna very well and my children know her children and have mutual friends. Today after church one of those mutual friends, David O'Hara, said how Matt's grandfather was such a cool guy and used to help his grandsons build things, like skateboarding ramps, when he came to visit. It sounds like they were lucky to have him!
My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.
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daniel rudolph posted a condolence
Saturday, October 31, 2009
To the one and only. He loved his family and was very special combination of determined, devoted and caring. Dapper
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Renee Moye posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2009
My deepest sympathy to you and
your family. Love and prayers
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Helen Racowski posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2009
Donna and Family,
Lots of thoughts and prayers are with all of you.My deepest sympathy and love, Helen
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John Nelson posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2009
Mrs. Twist, Donna and Kim. I hope that you might smile because he lived. I know that if you close your eyes right now he seems as alive as if he were standing right next to you. That will never go away. Allow yourself to be filled with the love you shared with Don. Peace be with you.
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Susan Kostopoulos posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2009
Donna - our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
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Jo Ann Davis Kelley posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2009
Dear Maryann, I am so sorry to hear that you lost Don. Although I haven't seen you or Don for so many years, it seems like only yesterday that we were all in high school thinking life goes on forever. I'm sorry I missed seeing you when I was home in Wildwood recently and hope that next time we can make that happen. So for now I send you my love and hope these messages bring you comfort.
Jo Ann
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Sally Cascella posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2009
Mary, Donna, Kim and family,
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your wonderful, husband, father,father in law and grandfather. I certainly will miss those sparkly eyes and sweet smile. I always knew his meatballs were better than mine just had a tough time admitting it!
When someone you love becomes a memory, those memories become a treasure. I hope all the treasures you hold deep in your hearts will help make this very difficult loss more bearable. With love to each of you, Sally Cascella and sons Bill and Brian.
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Mickey Blomkvest posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2009
I first met Don when we played basketball in High School...he was from Wildwood and I was from Cape May...in later years as County Road Supervisor I had many work related meeting with Don...he was a friendly, kind, sincere, hard-working man and above all when he called you his friend you were sure that you had been given a rare gift of friendship that you don't often receive these days
My condolences to the Twist Family....Sincerely, Mickey Blomkvest
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Edward Steiger posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2009
Dear Mrs. Twist, Donna and Kim,
My heartfelt sympathies go out to you all during this very difficult time. Words cannot express or comfort you. Know that you are all in my prayers as your Husband and Father goes to his eternal rest.
Pax,
Eddie Steiger
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Sharon and Glenn posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2009
Dear Maryann,
We are so sorry for your loss. Don was a good man and a good friend. We will miss him.
Love
Sharon and Glenn
3218 Bayshore Road
North Cape May,NJ 08204
Phone: 609-886-7111
Fax: 609-886-8364