February 9
February 9
Sadly, Donny, many of your favorite restaurants are gone. We need you to do some research.
John and Rochelle
John and Rochelle
Friends and Relatives,
This memorial website was created in the memory of our friend, Donny Fine who lived life on his own terms. He made his impression on all of us. We will always lovingly remember him.
We've spent a lot of time researching Memorial websites. I never found the PERFECT one, but this one seems to be the best.
Please enjoy this site and add to it where you can. Have fun....be creative.
Thanks, Greg Iger
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February 9
February 9
Dear Donny, I still miss you and our trips throughout America. I haven't traveled much in the past few years...less incentive, now that my travel buddy is gone. I'll try to get the spirit up again soon. Love ya, G.
May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022
Great memories of you during the old Chase days, all of your slide presentations in Maize and Blue. Thinking of you as my youngest daughter graduates from Michigan and moves on to the financial world. Go Blue!
May 17, 2022
May 17, 2022
Your influence is still echoing through the years as we search for restaurants and exciting destinations for travel.
John and Rochelle.
John and Rochelle.
May 17, 2022
May 17, 2022
My little "brother" - a 60 year friendship. May our good works in his name be an ever-lasting aliyah for his neshama. With love and blessings.
May 17, 2022
May 17, 2022
Le souvenir est le parfum de l’âme.
Memory is the perfume of the soul.
[George Sand]
Memory is the perfume of the soul.
[George Sand]
September 19, 2020
September 19, 2020
Of course...I miss you immensely. Talking Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Zion with others....missing our trips (Photo excursions). Greg
May 17, 2020
May 17, 2020
Well Donny, you left us a decade ago. We still think of you often and we still use your restaurant and hotel advice. Of course, no one is going anywhere until this terrible virus is defeated.
John and Rochelle
John and Rochelle
February 9, 2020
February 9, 2020
Pourquoi serais-je hors de vos pensées,
simplement parce que je suis hors de votre vue ?
Je ne suis pas loin, juste de l’autre côté du chemin.
simplement parce que je suis hors de votre vue ?
Je ne suis pas loin, juste de l’autre côté du chemin.
May 26, 2019
May 26, 2019
Récemment, je suis retournée au Grand Canyon que tu m'avais fait découvrir... Ce qui a changé, c'est que tu n'étais point là !
May 17, 2019
May 17, 2019
Donny, I miss our trips and photo expeditions. You missed a monumental Spring in Kern County....I'll post a shot. Greg
May 13, 2019
May 13, 2019
Donald, funny how and when memories of you just happen. I remember how much you liked Queen, go figure. With Bohemian Rhapsody and Queen being in the news of late, I couldn’t help but think of you, and smile!
Always, May
Always, May
March 1, 2018
March 1, 2018
Remembering you with love Donny...
February 8, 2018
February 8, 2018
Hey! Missed the birthday, but thinking of you and all your feiends. I love looking at all the old photos. Thanks to this wonderful website. Greg
February 7, 2018
February 7, 2018
Thinking of you today, my mentor and true friend. I miss the Knickerbocker dinners and treasured guidance. You made a real difference in my life...and taught me more than I ever wanted to know about football. Go Blue!
February 8, 2016
February 8, 2016
Donny,
As always, Rochelle and I miss you at our Super Bowl party, of which you were one-third of the whole team.
John
As always, Rochelle and I miss you at our Super Bowl party, of which you were one-third of the whole team.
John
February 7, 2016
February 7, 2016
Don,
Parti trop tôt...
Mais toujours présent en mon coeur
Parti trop tôt...
Mais toujours présent en mon coeur
February 7, 2016
February 7, 2016
Dear Donald - In a rickety Columbia U elevator, I never thought I'd meet a pal forever...but I did. From Manhattan to Marblehead, we enjoyed dancing, steaks on the grill and, most important, Woodman's in Essex. Each time I go I think of you with a huge plate of steamers and at least a couple of lobsters! My kids and I still speak of you often. You are a legend! With love always, Pat
May 17, 2015
May 17, 2015
Well, Donny, you are missing a lot of good stuff. First, ARod is found out to be a cheater and now Tom Brady appears to be a cheater, too. So, these guys will no longer be considered among the all-time greats. Anyway, now that I have stirred the pot to get your attention, I wish you and I could have a fun, spirited discussion on these subjects.
Rochelle and I miss you. By the way we went to The View hotel at Monument Valley as you suggested.
John
Rochelle and I miss you. By the way we went to The View hotel at Monument Valley as you suggested.
John
May 17, 2015
May 17, 2015
Don, remembering your visit to my house for a few days and when
I got home, I found you in the back yard asleep looking red as a lobster from sun tanning all day. ha,ha You really was in pain. Luckly I had
something to help with the sunburn. You can be so funny, sometimes.
Betty
I got home, I found you in the back yard asleep looking red as a lobster from sun tanning all day. ha,ha You really was in pain. Luckly I had
something to help with the sunburn. You can be so funny, sometimes.
Betty
May 17, 2015
May 17, 2015
Ne pleure pas devant ma tombe
Ne vous tenez pas devant ma tombe en pleurant.
Je n'y suis pas, je ne dors pas.
Je souffle dans le ciel tel un millier de vents,
Je suis l'éclat du diamant sur la neige,
Je suis la douce pluie d'automne,
Je suis les champs de blé.
Je suis le silence du matin,
Je suis dans la course gracieuse
Des magnifiques oiseaux qui volent,
Je suis l'éclat des étoiles dans la nuit.
Je suis dans chaque fleur qui s’épanouit,
Je suis dans une pièce tranquille.
Je suis dans chaque oiseau qui chante,
Je suis dans chaque belle chose.
Ne vous tenez pas devant ma tombe en pleurant,
Je n'y suis pas. Je vis encore
Mary Elizabeth Frye
Ne vous tenez pas devant ma tombe en pleurant.
Je n'y suis pas, je ne dors pas.
Je souffle dans le ciel tel un millier de vents,
Je suis l'éclat du diamant sur la neige,
Je suis la douce pluie d'automne,
Je suis les champs de blé.
Je suis le silence du matin,
Je suis dans la course gracieuse
Des magnifiques oiseaux qui volent,
Je suis l'éclat des étoiles dans la nuit.
Je suis dans chaque fleur qui s’épanouit,
Je suis dans une pièce tranquille.
Je suis dans chaque oiseau qui chante,
Je suis dans chaque belle chose.
Ne vous tenez pas devant ma tombe en pleurant,
Je n'y suis pas. Je vis encore
Mary Elizabeth Frye
May 17, 2015
May 17, 2015
Donald, we drank a toast to you at Longhi's in Maui recently. The place isn't what it used to be, but it's a place you enjoyed. However, there are a couple of new restaurants there that I think you would like. Five years... remembering you with love.
-May
-May
February 8, 2015
February 8, 2015
Missing you Donald, and think of you often.
Much love.
Much love.
February 8, 2015
February 8, 2015
By the way, Donny. Your favorite breakfast place, Silver Spurs, is gone. A tea shop called Teavana, owned by Starbucks, has replaced it.
John
John
February 8, 2015
February 8, 2015
Well, Donny, we always told each other the truth. So I'm sure you would want to know the latest on your favorite sports guys. First, Alex Rodriquez--who you hoped would erase Barry Bonds from the record book--turned out to be a cheater. And now It turns out that Tom Brady is being called a cheater, too, and deserves an asterisk on his career. I should note that Greg Iger thinks he is innocent. Maybe. Anyway, I just thought you should know.
Rochelle and I think of you often. Very often.
John
Rochelle and I think of you often. Very often.
John
February 7, 2015
February 7, 2015
Donny,
Congrats all around for Tom Brady (Michigan) and the world champion New England Patriots!
I love this website, I hope you approve of it and all the wonderful wishes from your loved ones.
Congrats all around for Tom Brady (Michigan) and the world champion New England Patriots!
I love this website, I hope you approve of it and all the wonderful wishes from your loved ones.
February 7, 2015
February 7, 2015
We do not judge a song by its duration
Nor by the number of its notes
We judge it by the richness of its contents
Sometimes those unfinished are among the most poignant…
We judge it by the way it touches and lifts the soul
Sometimes those unfinished are among the most beautiful…
And when something has enriched your life
And when it’s melody lingers on in your heart.
Is it unfinished? Or is it endless?"
— Author Unknown
Nor by the number of its notes
We judge it by the richness of its contents
Sometimes those unfinished are among the most poignant…
We judge it by the way it touches and lifts the soul
Sometimes those unfinished are among the most beautiful…
And when something has enriched your life
And when it’s melody lingers on in your heart.
Is it unfinished? Or is it endless?"
— Author Unknown
February 7, 2015
February 7, 2015
Another birthday without you. Missed you so !
Love
Maire
Love
Maire
February 7, 2015
February 7, 2015
Happy birthday, Donny. Missing you. Can't believe it's been almost 5 years. XO
June 8, 2014
June 8, 2014
4 ans déjà... Que le temps passe vite ! Avec Greg et Debbie, on a évoqué les bons souvenirs... Je ne t'oublie pas.
May 22, 2014
May 22, 2014
Don't think we have forgotten you, Donny Baby.
We have not.
John and Rochelle
We have not.
John and Rochelle
May 19, 2014
May 19, 2014
We miss you, Donny! You would love Jenny's little chunky baby boy! He's got cute little rolls in all the right places!
May 17, 2014
May 17, 2014
Donald, your ears must have been burning... Bill and I were in NYC recently and had dinner at Knickerbocker. We reminisced about you with Steve. Still missing you... Lots of love, May
May 19, 2013
May 19, 2013
Les jours passent et les larmes laissent place à la nostalgie.
Le souvenir de Don sera éternellement présent dans mon esprit.
Et dans mon cœur à tout jamais, il gardera une grande place.
Maire
Le souvenir de Don sera éternellement présent dans mon esprit.
Et dans mon cœur à tout jamais, il gardera une grande place.
Maire
May 19, 2013
May 19, 2013
Donny, Jon and I made a trip last week to NYC. We checked out your apartment....your name is still on the door! Of course NYC is not the same without you....but it goes on to be the greatest city in the world. Thanks for introducing it to us. Greg
May 17, 2013
May 17, 2013
Well, Donny, Rochelle and I continue to miss you, especially when dining at our favorite restaurants, which, of course, were yours.
Johnny and Rochelle
Johnny and Rochelle
May 17, 2013
May 17, 2013
Donald,
I'm heading to the East Coast in a couple of days and that always included a visit with you. I miss you so much. You have a special place in my heart.
Love you,
May
I'm heading to the East Coast in a couple of days and that always included a visit with you. I miss you so much. You have a special place in my heart.
Love you,
May
May 17, 2013
May 17, 2013
Hi Donny,
You will always be Donny "The Toe" Fine.
Save a seat up there for me.
Love,
Shorm
You will always be Donny "The Toe" Fine.
Save a seat up there for me.
Love,
Shorm
February 24, 2013
February 24, 2013
The ultimate college football experience is going to see the maize and blue with Don. I'm so thankful for Don taking me to several games over the years. Always will remember the sportsmanship Don (and all UofM fans) showed after "the catch" vs CU.
Don will always be my NYC mentor and friend.
Don will always be my NYC mentor and friend.
February 9, 2013
February 9, 2013
Don, thinking of you as you would have turned 70! I miss you so much in so many ways, but am thankful for all the great memories. Forever, May
February 8, 2013
February 8, 2013
Donny, another year without your presence.....but you're still with us in man wonderful memories......I added another photo to the gallery....one of your favorites. Greg
February 8, 2013
February 8, 2013
The toughest part of turning 70 is remembering those who did not make it. We miss you, Donny
Howie, Oceanside High Scool Class of 1960
Howie, Oceanside High Scool Class of 1960
February 8, 2013
February 8, 2013
Thanks for the memories I have from those Michigan football weekends in Ann Arbor and the entertaining dinners we had with my wife, Lorraine, and Karen Fazio in the Village. We all enjoyed sharing those dinners, I'm sure, with a true gentleman. Thanks. Terry
February 8, 2013
February 8, 2013
Thinking of you on your birthday, Donny darling. Was wondering if our little baby girl was going to make her debut on your birthday but I guess she'll make us wait a bit longer. Wish you were here to see my belly and meet her. We would have taken some great photos for sure! Miss you.
February 7, 2013
February 7, 2013
Just another birthday, Donny. You should have been 70 today.
Rochelle and I miss you.
By the way, I still think Ray Lewis was better than Dick Butkus. I know you disagree.
Rochelle and I miss you.
By the way, I still think Ray Lewis was better than Dick Butkus. I know you disagree.
February 7, 2013
February 7, 2013
Une pensée spéciale pour toi Don en ce jour... Tu me manques beaucoup !!!
Maire
Maire
November 11, 2012
November 11, 2012
Miss you so much, in our hearts and prayers always.
Amanda "mandala" and Maria
Amanda "mandala" and Maria
September 12, 2012
September 12, 2012
I knew Don when I was young. Whenever he flew out to Bakersfield he would take pictures of our family. One year we all went to Yosemite. It was the only time I visited that beautiful place. I was able to see it through his eyes on camera. I have nothing but fond memories of him. I just learned of his passing last night 9/11/12 as I was thinking of him and goggled his name. You are missed
May 18, 2012
May 18, 2012
We remember.
Howie
Howie
May 17, 2012
May 17, 2012
Hey....I miss you Donny, especially at basketball playoff time. I am accustomed to traveling together during the championship series. Where would we be this year? Yellowstone? Indian Country? maybe New Zealand....Oh I miss you buddy! Go Lakers!
Cousin Greg
Cousin Greg
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February 9
February 9
Sadly, Donny, many of your favorite restaurants are gone. We need you to do some research.
John and Rochelle
John and Rochelle
February 9
February 9
Dear Donny, I still miss you and our trips throughout America. I haven't traveled much in the past few years...less incentive, now that my travel buddy is gone. I'll try to get the spirit up again soon. Love ya, G.
May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022
Great memories of you during the old Chase days, all of your slide presentations in Maize and Blue. Thinking of you as my youngest daughter graduates from Michigan and moves on to the financial world. Go Blue!
Gallery
This is about 1991, with Jan Hurley on the left, and her husband.
Groomsman at my wedding March 21, 1965 (Detroit). His memory is indeed a blessing, Mike Dean
Stowe Vt. Last year..Still the same town Donny loved.
From Rancharia Rd. Kern County, Ca.
Johnson Holiday, Don's guide for the Teardrop Arch (see story) . I revisited him in 2014...he remembered the story.
Don's favorite black sand beach, Papeete,Tahiti.
Maire, Greg, Debbie in Papeete 2014
Don's friend Maire revisited in Tahiti 2014
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Recent stories
Where shall we dine?......
April 7, 2019
by M Ruggieri
I met Don when I joined Chase 25 years ago. We hit it off immediately, He became my mentor, my advisor and my dear friend. When Don left Chase we stayed in touch and had dinner once a week He entertained me with tales from his college days and new jokes he had heard. Dinner with Donny was always a blast.
We enjoyed our weekly feasts for years, I got married and moved out of NYC but we still kept in touch via telephone and email. We then moved to Central America and I lost touch with Don for a couple of years. When I tried to reconnect via email. the messages were returned undelivered. Determined to contact him, I called a couple of Wall Street friends, who gave me the saddest of news.....
How I miss you, my friend, my mentor, my confidant and my favorite dining companion. You were and always will be DFine1.
.
February 15, 2015
Plage LaFayette à Arue où est situé l'ex-hôtel Radisson (Pearl Beach Resort maintenant). A l'arrière plan on voit le Beach House qui se trouve au pied de l'avancée rocheuse de l'ancien Hotel Taharaa...
LaFayette black sand beach in Arue where the Hotel Radisson (now Pearl Beach Resort) is located. In the background we can see the Beach House at the foot of the rocky promontory of the former Hotel Taharaa ...
February 10, 2015
by Greg Iger
Deb and I went to Papeete, Tahiti last year. We met up with one of Donny's favorite friends. She is still a beautiful person. I had been there with Don about 20 years ago, where we met Maire near the black sand beach. Don brought Maire to California where we hiked in Yosemite.