Berlanti, Donald Victor, 80, of Paradise Valley, passed away on September 9, 2018. Donald was the Chairman of Quince Associates, a privately held investment company. Since approximately 1975, he has been involved in the ownership and operation of numerous businesses in segments that include broadcasting, restaurants, real estate development and management, retail gift shops and convenience stores. From 1993 until 2001, he was a member of the Board of Directors of Sylvan Learning Systems, a publicly traded education and testing company. Prior to 1975, Mr. Berlanti was a staff attorney with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. He holds a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in economics from the Wharton School. Donald is survived by his wife Christa, stepdaughters Shauna and Christa, as well as daughter McKenna and Son Mathew. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Marc D. Schnitzer
September 18, 2018 at 6:47 amI am very sorry to learn of Don’s passing. Over the past 25 years, I had the great pleasure of occasionally working with and getting to know Don through his and his brother Dick’s investment in Meridian Investments Inc. Don was a real gentleman and his word was his bond. He will be greatly missed.
Kevin Murphy
September 20, 2018 at 9:59 amWe are all saddened to hear of Don’s passing. Not only was he an astute lawyer and businessman, but, truly, he was a gentleman’s gentleman. He will be missed but not forgotten!
Beth Goldstein
September 21, 2018 at 11:35 pmWe are all so very sad to learn of Don’s passing. Sending love and light, Beth Goldstein