Condolences

• 04/08/2021

  Peter Fontanese

  This is a beautiful obituary Tio. As the days pass I realize that Donny is with me in so many ways. As he was for me while he was here, now Donny is another guardian angel in heaven.

• 04/08/2021

  Heather Lemon

  We in Vail loved Donny and were so sad to hear of his illness and now his passing. He included everyone in his music and had a smile for all. He will be missed....

• 04/08/2021

  Joyce and Butch Berlando

  So sorry to hear of Donny's passing. Our love and prayers go to Mr Z, Terry, Sally and families. Good memories of beach times and family cookouts. Love Joyce and Butch

• 04/08/2021

  Janet Fernandez

  Never got the privilege to meet Donny, but learn so much about him thru my close friend, Sally, his sister. I learned he was a good, talented, considerate man. RIP, Donny. Enjoy your time with your mother all to yourself.

• 04/08/2021

  Graham and Beth Valentine

  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends that Donny leaves behind in the hope that you will find peace in your lasting memories.

• 04/08/2021

  Hal Armstrong

  Deeply saddened about the news of Donny's passing. I will always remember his smile and laughter as well as his music.

• 04/08/2021

  Susie Griffin

  So sorry for your loss Don was a great guy meet him in Atlanta when the band played here. He and the guys in the band were really nice I use to cut there hair when they were here and loved the music. Prayers for the family and may we here the music in heaven.

• 04/08/2021

  Buddy Smith

  I remember Donny as being very friendly to everyone he came in contact with. I am so sorry for your loss

• 04/08/2021

  Denise

  Music was my connection with Donny. We had such high hopes of playing music together when he returned to Virginia Beach! We were both so excited after each rehearsal. Life has so many twists and turns I don't understand. But, Donny will always be in my heart and with every song, played, he will be remembered. Love you, my friend.

• 04/08/2021

  Brendan Mc Kinney

  Thanks for the music Donny RIP.

• 04/08/2021

  Norman Harrell

  Donny's passing is such a loss to us all. He was so full of joy and love, it came out so powerfully in his music. He will be missed greatly by everyone who ever had the pleasure of his company. Until we meet again

• 04/08/2021

  Bill Mertz

  Don was my friend for 43 years. The music, memories and friendship will be part of me forever. My sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the family.

• 04/08/2021

  Ken McNeill

  Love and prayers

• 04/08/2021

  Nancy (Nan) Neal Fisher

  I am so sorry to hear this news. I remember Donny as Theresa (Terry) good-looking brother. Donny came from a good loving home and family. My heart and prayers are for each of the family members to allow God's love to comfort, heal and let God's Peace wash over you in abundance.

• 04/08/2021

  Dave Anderson

  Donny was one of the kindest, friendly, compassionate friends I ever had. RIP Donny!

• 04/08/2021

  Jody Worrell

  Prayers and comfort to all who loved Donny.

• 04/08/2021

  Charlie and Sue Satterwhite

  And now he rests in the arms of God, safe in His Love. May the Lord send Donny's family and friends the comfort each needs for the days ahead.

• 04/08/2021

  Doug Pilley

  We can take comfort from the fact that Don gave so much of himself all his life and fought the good fight until the end. He is now at rest, and we have our memories of his light.

• 04/08/2021

  Tom Talbot

  Donny my family and I will miss you. You have been in our lives since the 70's. RIP Donny we know you are singing in heaven

• 04/08/2021

  Mark Griffon

  Donny Z made the JP Griffon special! We are so sad to hear of Donny's passing but we will celebrate and cherish our many happy memories forever. He was a great supporter of the fishing tournament and loved to share his gift of music with all. Every year we opened our banquet with a song from Donny and it was always a great start to our event. We will miss him and I will think of him often as I wade the south shoreline as Donny would say "Down There".

• 04/08/2021

  Tony McMunn

  The McMunn Family will miss your music and your friendship....rest in peace Donny Z.....

• 04/08/2021

  Edie Maher

  Heaven gained another angel with talent. Rest in Peace Donny. Enjoy playing your music in front of so many new friends and your loved ones.

• 04/08/2021

  Jeb Jennings

  Donny and I first met while he was playing at the Southern Comfort in Virginia Beach. We met again at the Red Lion, Vail, CO the following year. We'd both just moved here. Where ever it was, I always enjoyed seeing Donny. He was just one of those kind of guys. Thanks Donny.

• 04/08/2021

  Victoria Flamion

  Z... We go back for more than 40 years. Thanks for the memories in Atlanta, thanks for my first time seeing the ocean, thanks for the enduring friendship, and thanks for the music. You will be sorely missed, you are loved, you will always be adored. Fly high, my beautiful soul brother. I'll see you on the other side.

• 04/08/2021

  Judy (Banta) and Rick Eason

  We were so very sorry to hear about Donny. We have so many great childhood memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Z, Terry, Sally and their families. His memory will live on in your hearts.

• 04/08/2021

  Dave Andersen

  I had the opportunity to sing and play with Donny Z and thoroughly enjoyed the harmonious exuberance that he brought to the stage. He instantly made me feel at home and he understood the rascal in me. I only wish I had done that more. Love you brother Donny, SkipDog

• 04/08/2021

  Jerry Canaday

  So sorry! He was a great guy.

• 04/08/2021

  Maria Dunlap

  Donny you will be missed by so many but, you will never be forgotten. RIP my friend until we meet again. Love, Maria

• 04/08/2021

  Brenda Pierce

  Prayers for Donny and his family.

• 04/08/2021

  Vickie Herring

  I knew Z for close to 40 years. He truly loved music and life. His smile was infectious! May he find peace in God's arms and may his family be comforted by God's love. We all loved him so very much. RIP Z. See you soon.

• 04/08/2021

  Clif Bungard

  Our families met sometime around grade school . Many of us played tackle football in the vacant lot across from Don's home on Edinburgh Dr. We took swimming lessons together and later spent years at the beach, skim boarding, riding waves, and enjoying a lot of laughter and fun, so typical of beach boys. His mom and dad where always engaging and supportive. Along the way we all grew closer during his band years with Smee and Smee 2. Don shared his musical talent freely with his friends and church.For a man who's last name was always mispronounced or misspelled, his LOVE for his family, his music, and friends, was always clear, never confusing or hard to spell. I do not have a single memory of Don that I do not cherish. My prayers go out to his dad,his daughter, sisters, and family. May they find comfort in their memories of Don and his pursuit of good.

• 04/08/2021

  Colin Gleason

  He was a Good Man

• 04/08/2021

  Susan Sidllovsky

  So sorry to hear about Donnybrook!!! he Cavaliers was the to send our condolences and prayers to all his family and friends!

• 04/08/2021

  Colin Gleason

  He was a Good Man He will be missed by many in the Vail Valley!

• 04/08/2021

  Brian Hall

  A dear friend of ours passed away this morning. He was a wonderful musician and entertainer. But more than that, he was a wonderful person, always greeted you with a smile, always there willing to help, always coming to you with so much positive energy and a wonderful sense of humor. He worked with us at Apre' Ski events and was my musician back when we did our "Family Night Goes Western" wild west dinner theatre show. He was a blast to play with on stage and nothing phased him - he met anything that came up with a smile. He will be really missed. I will miss him. I hope he knew how much he was loved. Here's the you Donny Z.. Rest in peace.

• 04/08/2021

  Sally Ballew

  So many years, so many memories! Thanks Donny for all you did for us!