Donald "Don" E. Koenig, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at UF Health Leesburg, FL after complications of endocarditis. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Edward and Louise Koenig. After his service in the US Army, Don moved to Nassau, NY. He was the owner of Hair Craftsman in Schodack, NY and retired from the Laborers Local 190 where he then relocated to Florida. Don loved his family more than anything and would help anyone in need. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He will be dearly missed.

Don is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helena (Hillenbrandt) Koenig; son, Anthony Koenig (Kathy), daughter, Michele Koenig (Victor); grandchildren, Catherine, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Sebastian and Sasha; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and his faithful Great Dane, Molly.

He was predeceased by his parents as well as his sister, Maryann Miller.

Services will be private at the families convenience.