Donald Joseph Hollis, age 93, of Palm Bay, Florida, passed away peacefully at the William Childs Hospice House in Palm Bay on Thursdsy, March 27, 2025.

"Don" was born on November 9, 1931 to Daniel & Lillian Hollis of Saugus, Massachusetts.  Don is survived by Marcia - his lovely wife of 71 years, brother - Richard Hollis from Nashua, New Hampshire, sister - Sheila LaChance from Salem, Massachusetts, daughter - Caren Higman, son - David Hollis & wife Michele and daughter - Sandra Decareau  & husband James all of Palm Bay. Six grandchildren - Joseph, Steven & Jillian Longo, Michael & Christoper Hollis and Jennifer Marrero along with 13 great grandchildren.

Don had a love for boating, fishing, camping, traveling and getting together with family and friends. He served in the Marine Corps as a radio operator for 2 years at the age of 20. He had a career in electronics in Massachusetts and Florida and retired from Lockheed at 62 as an Inspector on the space shuttles.

Don enjoyed traveling with his wife and saw most of the united States driving his motor home, went on cruises through several ports, traveled to Hawaii, Alaska, Europe and Japan.  

Don lived a full, long and adventurous life alongside his wife with lots of love and no regrets.  Memories and stories of him will be shared by many.  He will be missed but never forgotten.

A celebration of life is being planned and a date will be determined soon.

No gifts are necessary but if anybody wanted to donate something in his memory, a donation to the William Childs Hospice House in his honor would be appreciated.