Donald M. Pazin, 82, of Clifton, passed away on November 20, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Beloved husband of Marie (Ficarra) Pazin of 59 years. Loving father of Nancy (Pazin) Royer and her husband Robert Royer, Jr. of Lexington, SC. Father of Michael Pazin and his wife Andrea Wurster Pazin of Columbia, MD. Proud grandfather of Nicole and Brandon Royer and Jack and Joel Pazin. His sister in law, Gloria Nolan.

Don graduated from Rutgers University, Cum Laude, Bachelor's degree in Marketing. Later he graduated from Fairleigh Dickenson College, Cum Laude, with a Master's degree in Finance. He had a long career with New York Life Ins. Co. of New York City, in sales, marketing and office renovations. He was an adjunct professor at Passaic Community, Bergen Community, and Morris County Colleges. His passion was mentoring his family, as well as many students and young people deciding on their future and careers. He liked to help everyone he met. Don was a lector, usher and choir member at St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, Clifton. He also organized many "Pick Up" football games at our nearby Sperling Park with family and neighborhood children, all were welcome to join in.

In light of the virus, the family has decided all services be private under the direction of Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton.

If desired, donations made to the Alzheimer's Association, ALZ.org , or to the American Heart Association, Heart.org , in Don's memory would be greatly appreciated.