Cipra,  Donald J.

Donald J. Cipra, 75 , died  09/05/07 in  his home surrounded by his loving family.  Donald lived in  Panther Valley, Allamuchy Township, NJ and was born in Maple Heights, Ohio on 05/06/32.

Husband/Wife of: Joan (Kinman) Cipra, married 46 years (January 14, 1961)

Son/Daughter of: late Joseph Louis and Gladys Mae (Sipple) Cipra

Survived By: Wife-Joan at home
2 Daughters-Lori Gabriele, Kinnelon, NJ; Kara Fragale, Allamuchy, NJ
1 Brother-Dr. Gordon Cipra, San Diego, CA.
1 Sister-Roseanne Magid, Santa Cruz, CA.
9 Grandchildren and 1 expected

Occupation: Donald was a career Air Force Pilot for 26 years, retiring with a rank of Colonel. His military service included Vietnam and two tours at Andrews AFB, Washington, D.C., where he was a member of the Air Force One team and Commander of Special Air Missions. His post military career included manager of Flight Safety, Teterboro, NJ and Corporate Pilot with Falcon Jet.

Veteran Info: Served with the United States Air Force.

Additional Information:  He was a graduate of Ohio State University and Troy State, Montgomery, AL.

Visitation: Friday, September 7, 2007, 2:00 - 4:00PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Services: Mass on Saturday, September 8, 2007, 11:00 AM- Good Shepherd R.C. Church, Rt. 517, Andover, NJ 07821

In Lieu of Flowers: A memorial donation may be made in Don's name to the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860

Interment: He will be buried with full Military Honors at Good Shepherd Cemetery, Andover, NJ