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Donald Philip Pfister, Sr. passed away Christmas Day, 12-25-2008, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Cranston, Rhode Island, in 1933, to Frank and Helen Pfister, Donald spent his childhood in the Rhode Island area. After high school and a brief stint in college, he enlisted in the Army and served in the 9th infantry division during the Korean conflict. Upon his safe return he remained an active reservist while attending Bryant college. After graduation with a degree in business administration he made a career for himself as an insurance executive. He married the love of his love, Kathleen McCormick, of Providence, Rhode Island in 1961. His worked took him to many parts of this country from Indiana to Kansas, to Colorado and finally to Ohio in 1988. Donald and Kathleen immediately caught Buckeye fever and never left. A fixture for 16 years on Grandview Avenue, Donald was always seen watering his plants on the porch, drinking lemonade and greeting fellow neighbors and "friends", as patrons made their way up the street to the ever developing Grandview Heights area to visit local theatres and restaurants. Donald relished in making others happy and "hello neighbor" was not just a salutation, but a phrase used to welcome people into his life. He welcomed many, made countless friends and Grandview Avenue has lost a heartbeat that represented the best of this community. He will truly be missed and can not be replaced. He is preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Kathleen McCormick Pfister in July of 2008. He is survived by his brother Frank Pfister his sister Shelia Angelone, brothers-in-law, Charles V. and John J. McCormick, son Donald Philip Pfister, Jr., daughters Kathleen Regina Musick, Maureen McCormick Winningham and Martha Kelly Agler in addition to five grandchildren, Keeley Musick, Noah Pfister, Emma Pfister, Joseph Musick and Keira Winningham. Friends may call TUESDAY, December 30, 2008 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 5:00-7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM on WEDNESDAY, December 31 at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 1420 Grandview Avenue, Msgr. John K. Cody, Presider. Entombment will take place at a later date in Cranston, RI. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of Donald to the Ohio Health Foundation, HomeReach, 180 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.