Donald E. Constantini

He was loved and cared for by his son, Rick; grandchildren, Kyle, and Samantha; and his daughter-in-law, Michelle during this time. Don passed away with a special blanket his mother Caroline made for him.

Don was born Oct. 23, 1934, in Iron Mountain, son of the late John and Caroline (Kerkes) Constantini. He was a graduate of Kingsford High School, Class of 1953, and proudly served in the United States Army from 1954 until his honorable discharge in May 1956.

Don worked for the Local 9 The Michigan Brick Layers and Allied Craftworkers Union for 50 years. He was a “Gold Card” Life Member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. Don worked all over the Upper Peninsula, including the Dickinson County Hospital, the Bark River High School and many other projects.

He was an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast and enjoyed riding his Harley. Don enjoyed riding with his two sons, grandson, his good friend “Chainsaw George,” and many other friends.

He was a hunter and trapper. Don loved animals, feeding the deer and turkeys in his yard. He had a special cat, “Dan,” who stayed by his side and watched over him as his health declined.

Most of all Don enjoyed spending time with his sons, grandchildren and friends.

There was only one Don and he will missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Survivors include two sons, Rodney Constantini of Menominee and Rickey (Michelle) Constantini of Spread Eagle, Wis.; one daughter, Rhonda Barkle of Iron Mountain; three grandchildren, Kyle Constantini, Samantha Constantini and Kaitlyn (Steve) McKenzie of Las Vegas; and one great-granddaughter, Evelyn.

In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra Sue Constantini.

Private family services were held.

You may light a candle in remembrance of Don or leave a condolence for his family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com.

The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron Mountain, to honor Don’s legacy of life.