Marilyn Donas, 85, of Cedar Grove, N.J., passed away on February 18, 2023. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 from 2-4p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. at Shook’s Cedar Grove Funeral Home, 486 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, N.J. A celebration of life will be offered at 8 p.m. Visitation will also be on Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 8:15 a.m. through 9 a.m. at the funeral home with burial following at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Memories and condolences may be shared at shookscedargrove.com.
Born and raised in Brooklyn to Cecilia and George Kienzle, Marilyn lived in Great Neck, N.Y. before settling in Cedar Grove. Prior to retiring, she was a bookkeeper with Fazelli, Inc. in New York City. Marilyn enjoyed playing games with the other residents of the Four Seasons at Cedar Grove, was an avid QVC and Home Shopping Network shopper and enjoyed playing tennis in her younger years.
Predeceased by her husband of 31 years, Spiro Donas, her son, Michael George Donas, and her longtime companion, Robert “Bob” Eldridge, Marilyn is survived by her loving son, Paul Donas, and his wife, Andrianna; cherished granddaughters, Arianna, Cayla, Athena, and Kalista; and many extended family members and friends.