POUGHKEEPSIE - Donald R. Greenwald, a lifelong Hudson Valley resident, passed away at home on Monday, October 31, 2022.
He was born in Cold Spring on March 25, 1952 and grew up in Fishkill.
Don was a talented musician who played in multiple bands throughout his lifetime and developed a successful career in the music industry. For several years, he owned Rainbow Music, a guitar shop in Poughkeepsie. He became a renowned expert in Steinberger and other headless guitar styles, which led to the formation of his company, Headless USA.
His dry wit and unfailing sense of humor amused everyone close to him.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Olive (Loenthal) Greenwald in 1989; and his father, Stanley Greenwald, in 2012.
Survivors include his brother, Bob Greenwald & his wife Christina; his brother, Todd Greenwald & his wife Karen; his stepmother, Bette Greenwald; his nephews, Owen, Gabriel, and Josh Greenwald; his dear friend and companion, Natalie Thayer; as well as many other loving relatives & friends. Don also leaves behind his faithful Shiba Inu, "Buddy".
Visitation will be held from 11am to 12pm on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. A memorial service will begin at 12pm at the funeral home, followed by interment at Fishkill Rural Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Avenue, Hyde Park, NY 12538 (www.dcspca.org).
For online tributes, you can visit Don's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.