Donald Joseph Podzka of Brockton, formerly of Needham, passed away on February 16th surrounded by close friends and family.
Son of the late Walter and Charlotte Podzka. Brother to the late Richard and Walter Podzka. Former husband of Susan Scipione Weber and partner to the late Patricia MacDonald. He is survived by five daughters: Susan Howes of Hyannis MA, Laura Jensen of Needham, Lisa Bonasia of Needham, Yvonne Frohn of Hopedale, Victoria Morin of Milford and fourteen grandchildren. In addition, he was like a father to Kimberly Weinstein and a grandfather to Casandra and Matthew Weinstein of Stoughton.
Donald built and ran a successful fence installation company for many years. He was loved by many people and is remembered for his beautiful smile, sense of humor, generosity, and caring nature.

"Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you."
- Walt Whitman

ARRANGEMENTS:
A Funeral Service will be held in the Christ Episcopal Church Chapel, 1132Highland Ave, Needham on Friday, February 21st at 2:00 pm. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.

(from Boston Globe)