Donald Piekarz, 71, corporate tax expert, drummer

Sunday, 25 October 2009 18:20

Donald R. Piekarz of Ridgefield, who had been a tax expert for Cadbury-Schweppes and was also a drummer, died at his home Tuesday, October 20. He was 71 years old.

Mr. Piekarz was born in Yonkers, NY, February 8, 1938, a son of the late Walter and Sophie (Teleshuk) Piekarz.  He attended schools in Westchester County and graduate from Columbia University.

A tax director with Cadbury-Schweppes of Stamford, Mr. Piekarz was previously employed with Great Northern Paper and Mobil Oil Co.

A professional drum player, for 20 years, he played weekends with the Trio Cavalier in Westchester County, NY.

He enjoyed fishing, golf, woodworking and gardening.

A resident of Ridgefield since 1976 coming from Yonkers, he was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Ridgefield.

Mr. Piekarz is survived by two sons, Eric (Wynter) Piekarz of Madison, CT and Craig (Mary) Piekarz of Southborough, MA; a brother, Walter Piekarz of Cambridge, NY and five grandchildren, Devon, Kailey, Heather, Michael and Jennifer.

He is also survived by his former wife, Elizabeth (Speth) Piekarz of Ridgefield,

In addition to his parents, a son Mark Piekarz predeceased him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 am in St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 520 Ridgebury Rd.,  with the Rev. Joseph A. Prince, officiating.

Burial will follow in St, Mary’s Cemetery, Ridgefield.

The family will receive friends in the Kane Funeral Home, 25 Catoonah St., Ridgefield on Monday from 4pm to 8pm.

Contributions to St. Elizabeth Seton Church in his memory will be appreciated.