Obituary: Donald P. Slater | The Verde Independent

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Donald P. Slater

1948 – 2023

Donald Slater Peter Slater, 74, of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away at home, after a brief illness, on January 23, 2023, with family by his side. Slater was born on April 2, 1948 to Geraldine and Henry Slater in Milford, Connecticut.

He attended Milford High School and he and his younger brother Bill were known as the Slater Boys.

He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Red Slater, his son Justin Bustillos and his stepson Johnathan Webber.

He is survived by his wife Karla of Cottonwood, his mother Geraldine Gerri, 94, of Milford, Conn., his brother Bill Slater (Karen), of Milford, Conn., his niece Stacy Slater Fontana (Rick) of W. Haven, Conn., his nephew Billy Slater (Tracy) of Woodbridge, Conn., his great-niece Eryka and his great-nephews Sam and Lucas. She is also survived by her children, Troy Piscatelli (Joy) of S. Daytona, Fla.; and AJ Baker of Casa Grande, Az. She is dearly missed and loved by her grandchildren Nick, Cody and Cheyanne of S. Daytona, Fla., her niece Nancy Jordon Carpenter (Michael) of Clarksville, Tenn., her niece Amber Semons (Sean) of Columbus, Tenn., his nephew Christopher Webber (Rebecca) of Campton, Ky. He was so proud of you all.

Slater loved animals and enjoyed spoiling her cats, Bella, Joey, Gabby, Jasper and Karlas dog Tank. He loves to travel, especially cruising, either on a boat, or on his Harley.

She loved to grow flowers (roses for Karla), enjoyed fine art, and marveled at the beauty of Arizona. She loved partying with family and friends and had many great memories. He is a generous person and always wants to help others. He was a great husband and best friend and he and Karla enjoyed many wonderful years together.

He was proud to be a Viet Nam vet and cherished his Purple Heart. Slater has many friends in the community and across the country. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

There will be no viewing, per the Slaters’ request. A Celebration of Life is scheduled at a later date.

Westcott Funeral Home of Cottonwood, Arizona, is handling the arrangements.

Information provided by family.

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