Donald Joseph Hasulak, 63, is a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. Don used his creative and artistic abilities to bring the holidays to life with a spooky Halloween display and an impressive 14 foot live Christmas tree. His cherished pastimes were vacationing in Sedona with his family and going on movie and dinner dates with his wife, Kerry, of almost 37 years. He was an avid reader and a history buff. Don was born on September 16, 1954 in Japan to Mary and Joseph Hasulak. His childhood was filled with endless adventures across the globe. He attended high school at Delbarton in New Jersey followed by receiving a degree from the Cornell University School of Architecture. In 1977, he moved to Phoenix to join his brothers in a woodworking business and shortly after met his dear wife. He went on to become the managing director at Fitch, and then at Big Red Rooster, until starting his own architecture firm with his wife and son last year. Don passed on March 17, 2018 surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his mother, his wife, his children Amy, Jeff, Amber, Larry, Alex, Maddy, and Aubree, and his grandchildren Jacob, Andrew, Katie, and Kylee. Our family is heartbroken by the loss of a great man. He was at the highlight of his life, pursuing his dreams when he was taken too soon. We will miss him and his sense of humor deeply. Thank you for your love and support during this difficult time. If anyone would like to swap stories and visit, the Hasulak’s will be hosting an open house on Friday, March 23rd from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at their home. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 24th at 10:00 A.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix. For those who would like to join, there will be a graveside service at the Sedona Community Cemetery at 2:00 P.M., 201 Pine Drive Sedona, AZ 86336, followed by a reception at Arroyo Roble Resort at 3:00 P.M., 100 Arroyo Roble Road, Unit #1340, Sedona, AZ 86336. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Children’s Cancer Network, 6150 West Chandler Blvd. Suite 1, Chandler, AZ 85226. https://www.childrenscancernetwork.org/donate/donate-now/
Mark & Teresa Sutton
Mark and I offer our deepest condolences to your family. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
Craig Paris
I always enjoyed when Don came back on campus to Delbarton. Always had a smile and loved to share stories of his days as a boarder. All of us at Delbarton will miss him.
Marilyn and Gary Scarpelli
Cuz, life is such a journey of joys and sorrows. Many fantastic memories, lessons from Don and family strengths. Gary and I want you to know how sorry we are for all of you but the eternal peace that he has now is forever. We love you.
Mike and Mary Goodwin
Our love, prayers, and deepest sympathy go out to all of you. Don truly was a great man, and he lit up our lives in so many ways over the many years we have been blessed to be your neighbors. We so enjoyed the chats on the driveway, impromptu beers in the garage, joking about the enormous ladder and who got the Christmas decorations up first (Jack, of course!). The joy Don brought to so many people each year with his days of tireless work on the annual haunted house speaks volumes about the wonderful man he was. We will miss him dearly and hold these memories fondly always.
Taylor Wingerter
Alex & Maddy,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Don well from your wedding reception, very funny and kind. Grieving with you in spirit.
Denise Copple
We had many great times with Don and will miss him as part of our family. He had an amazing sense of humor which always livened up family gatherings. Wishes of peace and comfort in the coming days, weeks and months to his family. May happy memories comfort you in your time of need. Blessings, Jeff, Denise, Elie & Garrett Copple
Josh Voynick
On behalf of Candice and myself, we would like to offer our deepest condolences to your entire family at this sad time. We wish we could be there in person to offer our sympathy and support. Don will be missed, but it is comforting to know that he is at peace. Love from Oregon.
Jagjit and Renu Singh
We enjoyed Don’s company as a neighbor and fried for many years. He will be remembered as a good friend and fun company. Our condolences to Don’s family. May god give strength to his loved ones to cope with this loss. Jagjit and Renu Singh
Tam Voynick and Paul Saletan
To Kerry and the whole family, we send our condolences and will keep you in our thoughts and hearts. May all the best memories come back to comfort you. Love from Texas.
Jim and Joann Hards
Aubree,
Our hearts are full of sadness and love for you and your dear family. Don and Kerry’s kindness and happy marriage reflects in the amazing and beautiful person you are. We love you so much ~ sending hugs to you and Kerry. xoxoxo
Jim, Chad, Jamie, Heather and JOANN
Russell Baumann
Kerry and all,
My heart goes out to you and your family at this time.
When I think of Don , I think of a man who provided opportunity, who showed great patience, and one who helped me to grow professionally . More than that, Don showed me the infinite importance of family (above business) and shared all of you with me at Thanksgiving and at Halloween from time to time. Don’s example of taking care of family will live on in me and I am grateful for the life lessons learned from him.
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Russ, Sil and Alexander
martin plotnik
May God bless and keep you always…may you stay forever young.
Ric Castro
Dear Don’s family:
Please accept my deep condolences. I just became aware of Don’s passing.
Don provided me and my staff with life-long memories in just the short 4 years we knew him ~ we will miss his humor, counsel and friendship.
Regards,
Ric Castro
Studio Amicus
Al Hamilton
I am sorry to hear of Don’s passing. I am one of Don’s old college roommates from Cornell and remember him fondly. He was the only person of my generation that had a good time in Vietnam. If you would like to learn about “The girlfriend and the chainsaw” (no dismemberment involved) or “Nearly blowing the windows out of a dorm room with a milk can and butane” I would be happy to share those stories and perhaps others.
Al Hamilton
alhamiltonthree@gmail.com
Tish Murphy
Just learned of Don’s passing. We are saddened but have good memories of him from the 80’s and the times I had encountered him in years that followed. Blessings and love to the family from Tish and Barry