Donald L. "Tiger Don" Van Loan, 92, a lifelong resident of Port Ewen, NY passed away peacefully in the comforting presence of his loving family at home on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

He was born in Kingston, New York on November 23rd, 1931, a son of the late Leslie J. and Esther (Flynn) Van Loan.

A veteran of the US Army, during the Korean War, he was awarded several medals including the Purple Heart. Tiger don was a life member of Town of Esopus American Legion Post 1298, Joyce-Schirick VFW Post 1386, and the Port Ewen Fire Department, and was a member of the Catholic War Veterans Post 386 in New Windsor. Tiger Don also served as Grand Marshal of the Town of Esopus American Legion Post 1298 Memorial Day Parade.

Along with his wife, Tiger Don was the founder and co-owner of Van Loan's Discount Beverage, Port Ewen for 50 years. He enjoyed spending the winters in Florida, and visiting the casinos, and Saratoga for the horse races.

Tiger Don is survived by his children, Donald (Michelle) Van Loan of Ulster Park, Diane (Barry) Paradies, of Port Ewen, Jody Van Loan of Port Ewen, David (Kristin) Van Loan of Port Ewen, one sister, Peg (Michael) Wayne of Texas, two brothers, Jay (Nancy) VanLoan of Port Ewen, Vincent "Butch" (Shireen) VanLoan of Ulster Park, grandchildren, Jessica (Justin) Benjamin, Anne Marie Van Loan, of Kingston, Cody Van Loan, and his companion Joey, Nicole Molinaro, and her husband Eric, of Kingston, and Megan Gillespie, and her companion Matthew, Bailey Nastaszewski and Lexi Nastaszewski and her companion, Nick, and great grandchildren, Dray, Decker, Justin "JJ", Audrianna, Logan, Wesley, Delaney and Penelope. Many nieces and nephews, and cousins also survive.

He is predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Joan (Stowell) Van Loan, one daughter Donna Brice, and brothers, Edward and Peter VanLoan.