Donald "Don" Ranieri, 92, a lifelong resident of Glen Cove, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on October 1, 2025.

A celebration of Don's life will be held at McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, 220 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Patrick, Pearsall Avenue, Glen Cove, NY. Interment will follow at Holy Road Cemetery, Westbury, NY.

Don was born in Glen Cove on August 8, 1933, and remained a proud lifelong resident. He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force from January 1952 through November 1955 as a Ground Weather Equipment Operator. Don earned his bachelor's degree from C.W. Post in 1959 and his master's degree in 1963. He devoted over 40 years to education as a respected public-school administrator in the Oyster Bay and Bethpage school districts.

Don enjoyed many leisure activities throughout his life, including bicycling and photography, but his favorite pastime was spending time with his friends and family, especially his beloved grandchildren. He was an avid trumpet player throughout his life until his 80s.

Don was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth "Betty," his daughter Veronica (Eversman) and son Donald Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Valverde (Cesar); his grandchildren Nicole Whitties, Brooke Eversman, Christian Valverde (Abigail); and his great grandson Oliver Whitties.

Don will be remembered for his integrity, kindness and the love he had for his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, tax deductible donations can be made in Don's memory to Wounded Warrior Project. https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.