Donald Gregory Marek
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Donald Gregory Marek passed away at the age of 66 on June 20, 2022, in Las Vegas Nevada. The youngest of 4 children, Don was born on May 4,1956, in Cleveland Ohio to John and Dorothy Marek.
Don attended Kent State University with a major in accounting. Don worked in the wholesale flower industry for over 25 years. Don left Ohio at an early age to join his brother Tom in Northern California. He went on to work for various growers along the California coast.
In 1998, Primoflor was formed, a wholesale flower distributor with Don as the managing partner. The business did well, until the introduction of the 1 800 giants, and in 2005 Primoflor closed its doors. In 2008 Don began his new career selling call recording software to public safety agencies and continued in this field until his retirement.
Don and Rosanne moved to Las Vegas in 2018 from Camarillo to enjoy their retirement and be close to family. Don was the household cook, grocery shopper, pool man and gardener and loved every minute of it. He loved hosting celebrations throughout the year as well as summer swim parties.
Don is survived by his best friend and wife of 19 years, Rosanne Rodriguez, sister Anne Zivanchev (Mike) sister Jeannie Senn (Rick) and brother Tom Marek (Jan). He is also survived by stepsons Ryan Rodriguez (Michael), Roy Rodriguez and step grandchildren Justin and Jessica Rodriguez.
Don was a loving husband, stepdad, brother and friend. He was kind and generous and will live on in each of our hearts. He will truly be missed.
Rosary is 6pm on Thursday July 21 at Reardon Funeral Home 511 North A Street, Oxnard.
Funeral services will be on Friday July 22, 2022, at 10am at Santa Clara Catholic Church 323 South E St, Oxnard California.
Interment is immediately following the services at Santa Clara Cemetery.