Donald Slutzky

Donald Slutzky, 86, of Cornelius, NC passed away on April 11, 2021. He was born on July 20, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Jennie Mogerman Slutzky and Harry Slutzky.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Slutzky; son, Howard Slutsky; and nephew, Lee Jonathan.

Donald was a veteran of the US Army and served in the Korean War.  He fought through 3 administrations for the 2011 Presidential Recognition of the 28 men who perished during the sinking of the Texas Tower #4 “NORAD” radar site in 1961. This provided long overdue closure for the families of the victims. This story is available on the History Channel “Doomed Tower at Sea”.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Montefiore Cemetery in Jenkintown, PA.

Memorial Donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.