Donald J. Micknak, age 95, entered eternal rest on November 13, 2026, at Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health Center in Shelton. He was the beloved husband of the late Theresa (Miller) Micknak.
Born in Shelton on December 25, 1930, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Nesteriak) Micknak. Donald was a resident of Wallingford for fifty years. He was employed as an electrician for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in North Haven for many years until his retirement. A proud veteran, he honorably served his country from 1949-1952, in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Donald’s most cherished memories were spent boating with his grandchildren enjoying the water and nature. He loved polka dancing eagerly taking the floor at every opportunity. Donald was a lifelong tinkerer who could fix almost anything. He was a member of the VFW Post 591 in Wallingford.
Donald leaves to cherish his memory, a loving daughter, Nancy Iacuone (Joseph Jr.) of Seymour, step-sons, Theodore O’Looney of Wallingford and William O’Looney of Meriden, grandchildren, Joseph Iacuone III (Kristi) of Guilford, David Iacuone (Jennifer) of Oxford, Brian Iacuone (Jenn) of Oxford and Matthew Iacuone (Melissa) of Monroe, step-granddaughters, Jenifer O’ Looney of Middletown and Kyla Quinn (Sean) of Meriden along with thirteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Kenneth Micknak. The family sends a heart-felt thank you to the nurses and staff at Bishop Wicke for their wonderful care of Don throughout the years.
Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family and pay their respects on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 9:00-10:30 am in the chapel of SPINELLI-RICCIUTI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. His funeral will then proceed to St. Mary’s Church in Derby for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 am. Inurnment with United States Air Force military honors will immediately follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery in West Haven. Contributions in memory of Donald may be made directly to VFW Post 591, 23 Prince Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. To sign Donald’s guestbook or share a memory, please visit, www.spinelliricciutifh.com.