Don A. King

Donald A. King, of Avon died suddenly at home Monday February 16, 2004. He was born in Hartford August 20, 1935 son of the late Donald and Rosemary Sheehy King of Berlin, CT. He leaves his wife Betty Rae Fitzgerald King of Avon; 2 sons Gerry King and his wife Eileen of Easton, Christopher King and his wife Kira of Celebration FL, and his daughter Elizabeth S. King of Greenwich; along with 5 grandchildren. He also leaves 3 brothers Peter and Michael of Farmington, and James of Gales Ferry. Don graduated from Berlin High School in 1953, from Holy Cross College, Worchester MA where he taught economics while studying for his PhD which he received in 1965 from Clark University. Don accepted a federal government position with the Bureau of Economics Analysis, Washington D.C. where he served as Chief of Current Business Analysis. He received the Department of Commerce?s Meritorious Service award from the Secretary of Commerce in 1971. In 1976 he joined the Equitable Life Assurance Co. in NYC where he served as Vice President and was head of the General Account. In 1981 he received The Equitable?s gold medal for outstanding performance. Don went on to be named Executive Vice President of Equitable Capital Management, and was later promoted to Senior Vice President of Asset Liability Management, overseeing bond, and real estate asset acquisition. After electing early retirement at age 55, Don created a new company called G.C. and E. Asset Liability Management. He also expanded his volunteer commitment to Huntington?s Disease Society of America by becoming its Chairman in 1999. Don orchestrated and oversaw the greatest expansion in this organization?s history, helping to significantly increase the society?s commitment to research and build a foundation for future growth. Don received the Marjorie Guthrie Award for outstanding service to the community in 1998 and another for Board Leadership. Funeral Services will be held Thursday February 19, 2004, at 9:30 A.M. from the Molloy Funeral Home 906 Farmington Ave. West Hartford, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. at St. Thomas the Apostle Church; burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery in Avon. Family and friends may call at the funeral home TODAY from 4-7 P.M. Donations in his memory may be made to Huntington?s Disease Society of America 158 West 29th Street, 7th Floor, New York City, NY 10001-5300.

Don A. King

August 20, 1935 - February 16, 2004