In Loving Memory of
Donald Shori
April 8, 1950 – August 16, 2020
Virtual Memorial Service was held on September 13, 2020 at 5:00 PM EDT
Calabash, North Carolina – Donald J. Shori passed away peacefully at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC on August 16, 2020. Don was born in Canton, Ohio on April 8, 1950 to Gulielmo and Rose (Marcoaldi) Shori. Don will be remembered for his generous heart, larger than life personality, ever-present humor, and his love and devotion to his wife, Sue.
Don grew up loving sports and was outstanding in every sport that he played, from Little League baseball as a top star in basketball and as a distinguished golfer.
He attended St. Thomas Aquinas and graduated in 1968. He lettered three years in basketball and was undefeated in golf during his high school career. He was enshrined into their Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013.
Don and family moved from OH to FL in 1983 where he started his lawn care business and gained many customers who also became friends. After retiring, Don and his wife moved to Calabash, NC because he wanted to enjoy the “golf mecca” of the country.
Don is preceded in death by his father, Gulielmo Shori; brother, Reverend Father Nicholas Ross Shori; grandparents, Rosato and Angelina Marcoaldi; Rita and Joseph Shori and beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.
Left to honor Don’s memory is his wife, Sue (Hafle) Shori; daughter, Bethany (Erich) Leipold and his grandchildren; Audra Rose and Dawson Carl (Wesley Chapel, FL); his mother, Rose (Louisville, OH); siblings; Michael (Teressa Patterson) Shori (Canton, OH), sister, Janet (Michael) Rinefierd (Dublin, OH), nieces and nephews; Carleigh Rinefierd (Chicago, IL), Erica (Columbus, OH), Michael Nicholas (Canton, OH) and Philip Shori (East Clinton, OH) and many other loving relatives and friends who always loved and wanted the best for Don.
In lieu of flowers, go play a round of golf or putt-putt or go shoot some hoops in Don’s memory.
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Sue,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Don. He really was a great husband, friend, and golf partner for you. He brought so much joy to you and Hunters life. Stay strong with your memories of him and live on. He will always be in your heart. God bless. We love you.
Jack & Sandy Pershing
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Rest In Peace Don. I am so thankful that you didn’t have to suffer long. You will be missed by many people. Sue , you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
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Sue,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Don’s death. I’m glad I got to meet and spend some time with the 2 of you, a few years ago when Paula and I visited you in Florida. It was evident to me that you & Don made a great couple and brought out the best in each other. I was so happy that you had found that special someone to spend your life with. Now, you and Hunter will have to move forward without Don, but I know he’ll be watching you both every step of the way.
Wishing you Peace,
Jean Simmerman
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Beth- you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers ❤️?? I am glad that your parents and my parents were friends growing up, and even though you moved to Florida, we have remained good friends. I will always have great memories of my family visiting you and your family in Florida. Please let us know if you need anything. Hugs from The Vitangeli’s