Donald Nicholas Schields, Sr. died Sunday, February 21, 2010 in the comfort of his home surrounded by family. He was born to Nicholas Francis Schields and Hazel Burrows Schields, February 23, 1933 in Port Jervis where he remained a lifelong resident. Donald began working with his father in the family tire business, later becoming President and co-owner of Schields Tire Service after proudly serving his country in the 35th Infantry Regiment, U. S. Army in Korea. While continuing his work in the business he served an additional eight years to his country as a reserve member. As a community member and local businessman he believed in giving back and supporting the community in his unassuming ways.
Donald remained an active member of Metauque Falls Sportsmen’s Club, Tri-State Rod and Gun Club, Veterans of Foreign War Post 161, St. Mary’s Church, and Lifetime member of the NRA. He also held honorary membership in the Sunnyside Rod and Gun Club (aka. Deer Call Hunting Club) and White Tail Hunting Club. He was an avid outdoorsman and NASCAR fan. His greatest passion and joy was to be Papa to his five grandchildren.
Donald leaves behind his devoted wife ,celebrating 51 years of marriage on February 22, 2010, Janet Pepper Shields at home, his son and namesake Donald N. Shields Jr. and his wife Jeanmarie P. Schields of Port Jervis, his daughter Lynn Marie Schields Kozen and Mark Kozen of Manahawkin, NJ. His five beautiful grandchildren Kristen A. Kozen of Chester, VA, Maggie E. Schields and Nicholas R. Schields of Port Jervis, and Marc G. Kozen and Dylan N. Kozen of Manahawkin, NJ. He is further survived by one brother, Paul Schields of Matamoras, Pa, his cousin and business partner Robert Schields of Sparrowbush, NY, many nieces, nephews and a large extend family. In addition to his parents Donald was predeceased by his mother and father in law, Margaret (Sis) Worden Pepper and William George Pepper; sister-in law, Carol Wieker Schields; sister in law, Nancy Pepper Zabowski, and brother in law, G.William Pepper.
At the request of Donald services are private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of floral arrangements kindly donate to VFW Post 161, 47-51 Owen Street, Port Jervis, NY or the Port Jervis Salvation Army, 99 Ball Street, Port Jervis, NY c/o Captain Kruger.
Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc.,, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family,visit knight-auchmoody.com
Donald Nicholas Schields, Sr. died Sunday, February 21, 2010 in the comfort of his home surrounded by family. He was born to Nicholas Francis Schields and Hazel Burrows Schields, February 23, 1933 in Port Jervis where he remained a lifelong resident. Donald began working with his father in the family tire business, later becoming President and co-owner of Schields Tire Service after proudly serving his country in the 35th Infantry Regiment, U. S. Army in Korea. While continuing his work in the business he served an additional eight years to his country as a reserve member. As a community member and local businessman he believed in giving back and supporting the community in his unassuming ways.
Donald remained an active member of Metauque Falls Sportsmen’s Club, Tri-State Rod and Gun Club, Veterans of Foreign War Post 161, St. Mary’s Church, and Lifetime member of the NRA. He also held honorary membership in the Sunnyside Rod and Gun Club (aka. Deer Call Hunting Club) and White Tail Hunting Club. He was an avid outdoorsman and NASCAR fan. His greatest passion and joy was to be Papa to his five grandchildren.
Donald leaves behind his devoted wife ,celebrating 51 years of marriage on February 22, 2010, Janet Pepper Shields at home, his son and namesake Donald N. Shields Jr. and his wife Jeanmarie P. Schields of Port Jervis, his daughter Lynn Marie Schields Kozen and Mark Kozen of Manahawkin, NJ. His five beautiful grandchildren Kristen A. Kozen of Chester, VA, Maggie E. Schields and Nicholas R. Schields of Port Jervis, and Marc G. Kozen and Dylan N. Kozen of Manahawkin, NJ. He is further survived by one brother, Paul Schields of Matamoras, Pa, his cousin and business partner Robert Schields of Sparrowbush, NY, many nieces, nephews and a large extend family. In addition to his parents Donald was predeceased by his mother and father in law, Margaret (Sis) Worden Pepper and William George Pepper; sister-in law, Carol Wieker Schields; sister in law, Nancy Pepper Zabowski, and brother in law, G.William Pepper.
At the request of Donald services are private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of floral arrangements kindly donate to VFW Post 161, 47-51 Owen Street, Port Jervis, NY or the Port Jervis Salvation Army, 99 Ball Street, Port Jervis, NY c/o Captain Kruger.
Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc.,, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family,visit knight-auchmoody.com