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Don Cesare

1930 - 2023

Don Cesare obituary, 1930-2023, Colorado Springs, CO

BORN

1930

DIED

2023

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1730 East Fountain Blvd.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Don Cesare Obituary

Don Cesare
July 20, 1930
April 6, 2023

Don Cesare, 92, the former Senior Resident Agent in the Colorado Springs bureau of the FBI, died April 6, 2023. He was a resident of Colorado Springs for more than 50 years.
He was born July 20, 1930, in Old Forge, Pennsylvania, a small town outside Scranton, to Primo and Edna Cesare. His father was the chief of police in the small town, and that inspired Don to pursue a career in law enforcement.
During his career, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, the Central Intelligence Agency and the FBI and not only witnessed but participated in some of the significant events of the 20th century.
Don is survived by his daughter, Ann Cesare; his son-in-law, Todd Laxson; grandsons, Nicholas and Luke; a brother, Carl; and sister, Marie.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Jan (Paripovich) Cesare; a son, Jon; and his parents.
Don's remarkable life will be celebrated during a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at, 10:00AM, Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, 927 North Logan Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Interment with military honors will follow at, 12:00PM, at Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80925.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Cheyenne Village, 6275 Lehman Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918.
To see Don's full story please visit our website (www.shrineofremembrance.com/colorado-springs-obituaries/).

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Published by The Gazette from Apr. 12 to Apr. 16, 2023.

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Carl J. Cesare

April 7, 2024

One of my My dad´s favorite nephews. He told me stories of Donny and Marie, as well as Jane and Joe. Inspirational can never duplicate great people.

Darlene Jensen-Walker

November 10, 2023

I'm so sorry to see this as I was searching for Don's phone number to tell him of my father, Clifford Jensen's passing. They were 15 days apart in age and died exactly 7 months apart. I met Don several times over my father's long friendship with him and know that he had a special place in my father's life. Our most sincere sympathies from, me, Darlene Jensen-Walker and the whole Jensen family.

Steve Colquitt

May 10, 2023

I always loved the times I was able to sit and talk with you one on one Don! Job finished and well done!

Jim Billings (Retired Chief - Pueblo PD)

May 5, 2023

My deepest condolences to the family! Don was truly a legend to the law enforcement community. I just started to reread my autographed copy of his book "Blue-Gray-Black" and decided to check on him via the internet and was sad to find his obituary. I wish I had known he had passed because I certainly would have attended his services to help represent his law enforcement friends in Pueblo.

John and Joi Cutter

May 5, 2023

Uncle Don was a stand up guy in every sense who lived a remarkable and significant life. Courage, strength, and prayers to Ann, Todd, and all the families.

Marianna Cutter

May 5, 2023

I loved Uncle Don. I adored spending time with he and my Aunt Jan over the summers growing up and years later during family get-togethers. I am very sad today. He was a kind soul and will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace.

Teddi Roberts

April 26, 2023

I am so sorry to hear the news of Don passing. Him and Jan taught me so much. Such a generous man and smart smart. I´m s happy he touched my life in such a profound way. Love to you Ann

Ann and Gary Olson

April 19, 2023

Knowing Don was one of my joys in life! He was a good good man. Loved by everyone that knew him. Thoughts and prayers for his family.

Ann Olson

April 19, 2023

Knowing Don was one of my joys in life! He was a good good man and loved by everyone that knew him. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

carl j cesare

April 19, 2023

My sympathy to Don's family he was a gifed man serving his country for 45 years. He was my dad's best man in 1949 and my godfather in 1951. I knew him through visits with my Dad in his parent's (Edna and Primo) living room talking when he visited Old Forge.

Loretta J. Martin

April 13, 2023

I had the pleasure of knowing Jan and Don Cesare when I lived in Colorado. I am sorry to learn that they are gone now; they were fine people in every way.

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