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Donald Vinson Farriss passed away September 20, 2024.
Donald V. Farriss passed 10 days following the passing of his beloved wife Nina of 67 years. Don, the son of Martha Lancaster Neuhauser Farriss and Arnold Walter Farriss was born November 8, 1934. Don grew up in Huntington, WV attended Greenbrier Military School and graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1957. At W&L, Don was a member of the Generals Football Team and the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Don married Nina Appleton Farriss on November 30,1957 and raised three children in Old Greenwich and Riverside, CT. Upon graduating, he began a distinguished Banking and Real Estate Development career spanning over 50 years. Don served eight years in the US Army, starting his service at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He also was active volunteering with ARC of Greenwich. Don was an avid and accomplished golfer and never missed playing with his regulars at Innis Arden Golf Club and Lexington Golf and Country Club.
Don and Nina eventually moved from CT and spent the last forty-one years in Lexington, VA where they enjoyed the tranquil life alongside numerous lifelong friends and many four-legged friends.
"Papaw" leaves behind a wonderful legacy. Their children, Donald V. Farriss, Jr., (Lisa) of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Elizabeth Appleton Farriss, (Rexann) of Deer Park, WA, and William Webster Farriss; (Lisa) of Greenwich, CT, as well as 9 loving grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Don and Nina's loving caregivers, Julia Bane and Tammy Whitt, will always hold a special place in our hearts.
A combined celebration of life for Nina and Don will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2024, at Harrison Funeral Home in Lexington, VA. Reverend Kimberly Baker Glenn of the Grace Episcopal Church, Kilmarnock, VA will be officiating. A private Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Lexington, VA.
Donations may be made to the Rockbridge SPCA and the Rockbridge Area Relief Organization in lieu of flowers.
Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA.
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leon kurdziel
October 9, 2024
dear skip and family
i recently had dinner with our old friend bruce rogers at a great oriental place in stamford called kotobucki; while recalling innis arden memories, the first people i inquired about were your warm and wonderful folks; i caddied for your parents in many husband/wife foursomes and it was such fun for all;
i had a very strong sense of the deep love and respect they shared.
i recall they last time i saw them in old greenwich was days before they moved to virginia; i was involved in multiple corporate layoffs and reorgs and landed back caddying while looking for a corporate sales opportunity; their encouragement and confidence lionized me and shortly after a tremendous position with france telecom which included international travel to london and paris materialized and i landed the job; don and nina farriss were the very best in my heart; you were blessed to have them as parents.
if a greenwich based celebration of life is planned, i would be humbled and honored to participate.
heartfelt love and regards,
leon kurdziel
61 seaview ave. /51
stamford,ct.06902
203.981.5750
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Paul S Ulrich
October 9, 2024
Don and I were colleagues for many years, and my wife and I had the pleasure of knowing Nina and family.
Our sincere condolences and prayers to all.
Best wishes during this difficult time.
Ken O'Brien
October 5, 2024
Condolences to my classmate, Skip, over the loss of both his parents. A true love story.
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