Don J Rowe, of Hackettstown, N.J., died on January 5, 2022 at Morristown Medical Center, at the age of 61. He was born and raised in Newton and graduated Newton High School in 1978. He then earned his degree on Psychology before becoming a licensed HVAC technician. He worked for Climate Control, LLC in Haskell for 21 years. He loved motorcycles, football, and was a great Jets fan. He was a gentle, kind and hard-working man, who had a witty and playful sense of humor that put everyone at ease. He was loved by family, friends, and all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife Christine Rowe and stepdaughter Samantha Brain and her boyfriend Trent Briskie. He also leaves his many close friends. He was predeceased by his brother Robert “Bob” Rowe in 2015.

Friends and family may visit at Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 973-584-7264 (davishepplewhitefh.com) on Sunday, January 9th from 1 – 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name through his family, in care of Davis and Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main St. Succasunna, New Jersey 07876.