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“To the Van Kline, Barden and York family, There are simply no words to convey the heart-felt sadness of Donnie's untimely demise. I'd like to...Read More »
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1 of 11 | Posted by: Valerie Perry - Roselle, NJ
“iwill never forget that smile or laugh, Donnie was the type of person that would make you mad and than make you laugh growing up with him john,chink...Read More »
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2 of 11 | Posted by: LANISA HARVARD(B.K.A) Fat-fat 
“I am deeply sadden to hear of your great loss. I did not know Donnie, but I do know Monica. Monica's daughter Quanesia, is the daughter of my...Read More »
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3 of 11 | Posted by: Vickie Jones Debnam - NC
“To the family, You have my deepest sympathy. I was very saddened when I was told the news about Donnie. I will always remeber him.
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4 of 11 | Posted by: Gifford Gibbons - Decatur, GA
“I am so glad I saw Donnie when I was home in February. Somehow, I knew that I would never see Donnie again but I did not think it would be so soon. I...Read More »
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5 of 11 | Posted by: Marsha Perry - Mesa, AZ
“To the Van Kline Family, My sympathy and condolences are with you in this time of grieving. Im deeply sorry for your loss. Pamela Grant
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6 of 11 | Posted by: Pamela Grant - Springfield Gdns, NY
“I am saddened by the events that hav taken place that lead up to u being in heaven, HOWEVER God knows best and he definately has an ANGEL on his team...Read More »
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7 of 11 | Posted by: TaVonna Tate - Elizabeth, NJ
“Hello my baby brother I just can't understand why this happend to you, you had one of the happy go lucky personalities & it was the best, You never...Read More »
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8 of 11 | Posted by: Monica Van Kline - NJ - Sister
“Uncle Donnie,
Hey uncle Donnie I don't even know where to start but this has been very hard for me because you and I had our own bond. I cry darn...Read More »
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9 of 11 | Posted by: Leticia (Ticia) - Elizabeth, NJ
“R.I.P Unc...Peace...
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10 of 11 | Posted by: Kevin - Neph
“Dear Uncle Donnie
I know you've been with me since you pass. i can feel your presence around me.. At times i can hear your laugh and then I start...Read More »
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11 of 11 | Posted by: Quiana D. Clayborne Jameson - MN
Donald Russell Van Kline, Jr. “Donnie” was granted his Angel wings on May 7th two thousand and eleven. His final days were spent surrounded by the love of his family and friends whom he had touched in some way throughout his memorable life. Born on September 11, 1967 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to the Late Florence Barden and Donald Van Kline, Sr., he attended the Linden Public School system and was employed by Meat City Inc in Linden periodically for over 20 years. Donnie (also known as Faheem to some) life would have seemed so short, but those whose life he touched understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. His smile was bright and that alone brought so much joy to his family and friends. He had his ways and when he didn’t get them his favorite sayings were “come on” and “oh word.” Donnie enjoyed his time with his family far more than anyone could ever imagine. His laughter was so distinctive that if you heard it behind you, you knew it was him. Besides his parents, Donnie was also predeceased by his sister, Pamela York. Donnie is survived by his three children, Mutiqua, Freddie and Zalaiyah; three sisters, Alfreda Clayborne, Antonia York and Monica Van Kline; two brothers, James Barden, Sr. (Jeanne) and John Van Kline; two very special aunts, Roberta Barden-Van Kline and Juanita Randolph. Donnie was loved enough to have an extended family as well: Lillian Gillis, sister Carolyn Gillis, Brothers Charles and Jerome Gillis and Benny Barnes, eighteen nieces, and nephews and a host of other extended family members and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Donald Russell Van Kline, Jr. You are invited to add a Tribute in his memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.
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