Robert Donald Hilfiger (“Donald,”) 72, of Charleston, SC, and formerly Baldwinsville, N.Y., and Brockton, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at his home. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life for Donald from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, at Mohegan Manor, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville.
Donald was a proud father, grandfather and an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors and adored his dog Brutus. Donald is an alumnus of Brockton High School (Class of 1964,) Babson College and Bentley University. He was the owner of North American Tax and Utility Rebate Service in Baldwinsville. He was also an active member of the Baldwinsville Kiwanis Club and various professional networking groups.
Donald was the son of the late Elsie and Robert Hilfiger, brother of Jeanne Watts (Cliff) and brother of the late Billy Hilfiger. In addition, he is survived by his wife, Joanne Hilfiger, sister-in-law Debbie Poliseno Hilfiger, sons Jonathan (Chrissy Gullo), Christopher (Randi Korenman) and daughter Rachael Hilfiger Sifer (Jon Sifer), eight grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many fishing, hiking and wine-drinking buddies.
Donations in Donald’s memory may be directed to the Charleston Animal Society, so that his love for dogs may continue through others.
