(August 14, 1937 – April 21, 2024) a U.S Veteran of Tampa died on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at home with his family by his side. Don was born in Huntington, WV to Abraham and Mary Aborizk. He was a long-time member of Idlewild Baptist Church. He was loved by all of his family and friends. He never met a stranger. A strong amazing father and One Extremely Cool Grandpa. He was in the Army National Guard Special Forces in West Virginia and Florida. From 1959 to 1963. He retired from Publix after 20 years. He then, worked in Maintenance. He was a 9 gallon blood donor.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Barbara, daughter, Dawnelle Rodriguez; son in law, Tim Stevens; and two grandsons, Andy and Kenny Aborizk.  He is survived by three children, Joe of Tampa, Rhonda Stevens of Tampa and Rob (Angela) of Zephyrhills, 12 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Monday, April 29th, from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 12:00 p.m. at Idlewild Baptist Church 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd, Lutz, FL 33548. The interment and committal service will take place at Chapel Hill Gardens, Dade City. Arrangements under the direction of Hodges Funeral Home.

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