Mr. Donald Kolecki

December 28, 1936 - February 4, 2020

DONALD ALLEN KOLECKI, 83 of Garfield Heights, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Beloved son of Stanley and Nellie (nee Kowalczyk) (both deceased). Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Ulanowicz) of 61 years; dear father of Renee Kolecki (Robert Trebar, deceased), Karen Kolecki (deceased in infancy), and Donna Taylor (Steven); proud grandfather of Sarah, Erin, and Evan; loving brother of Norm Kolecki (Nancy); fond uncle of Paul and Daniel; cherished cousin to many; dear friend to Liz Rudolph and Rhonda McKale Baran who provided loving care for many years. Don worked as an excellent mechanic; and as a lover of music, he played drums in local bands for many years. Special thanks to Cleveland Clinic Hospice and second floor hospital staff at Marymount Hospital for their compassionate care of Don and his family. Friends may call at THE VODRAZKA FUNERAL HOME OF INDEPENDENCE 6505 BRECKSVILLE ROAD (RT. 21, S OF ROCKSIDE) SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8 FROM 1-3 PM. Memorial service at 3 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to www.clevelandapl.org in honor of Don’s love and care of many pets.