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September 5, 2025
Maj. Donald E. Brewer, Jr.
Raritan Valley Composite Squadron
New Jersey Wing
Donald was born in Somerville and formerly of Bridgewater before moving back to Somerville in 1985. He graduated from Penn State University with a Molecular Biology Degree in 1986. He was first employed at Roche Bio Medical in Raritan and then worked as a computer software developer for Clear Network in Hazlet for over 18 years. Donald was a veteran of the United States Civil Air Patrol for 20 years. He was a member of the Raritan Valley F & AM No. 46, formerly known as the Solomon Lodge. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, kayaking, riding his motorcycle, flying, and was a local musician advocate. He will be sadly missed by all.
Surviving are his sisters Kelley E. Bless and Carrie L. Young and her husband John E., and nephews Jason DiPane and Ian Custode.