Donny was one of my favorite human beings when I was on the AMEX during the early 80s. Not only was he one of the funniest guys I’ve ever met, he was also one of the kindest and gentlest soul. He was a great story and joke teller. He loved old movies and always enjoyed my impressions of Burt Lancaster. One time I brought in an Art Tatum album and he reminisced of the jazz clubs in NYC during the 50s. He was of my dad’s generation and even though they never met, my dad would have loved him. Somehow I picture this big Irish lug putting his arm around my dad’s shoulder wherever they both are. He often spoke of his family and loved and enjoyed them very much.
