Donald Francis Conaway died on October 8, 2022, after a brief illness. He was 81 years old.Don is survived by his wife, Rebecca Conaway; His daughters, Kelly Antonucci of PA. and Dana Zito of OH; His sisters, Barbara Jean Bowers of PA, and Kathleen Andrews of NJ; His grandchildren, Arielle, Victoria, Anthony, McKenzie (Antonucci), Alexandria Cromley and Nicholas Veneziale and his great grandson, Hayden Harsel. He was predeceased by his parents John and Margaret Conaway, and his younger brother, John Francis.

Don was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He joined the US Navy and was a member of the Underwater Demolition Team. He participated in the blockade of Cuba during the missile crisis and also service in Vietnam as a Navy SEAL.

Don moved to Key West in 1973. He finally found home. During his career he was a lineman, boat builder, and taxi driver and dispatcher.

Don's interests included being a member of Avalon Stringband. He loved the yearly march up Broad St. on New Year's Day. He was also very active with the American Legion, both in Philadelphia and Key West, where he is a Past Commander of Post 28.

A burial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 5 ^th at Southern Keys Cemetery with a Celebration of Life to follow at American Legion Post 28.