Donald E. Flock

Donald E. Flock 79, of Naples, FL died Monday, May 19, 2014 at the Frances Georgeson Hospice House. He had been a resident of Naples since 1980 coming from St. Charles, IL. Don was born May 17, 1935 in Riverside, IL a son of the late Bernard J. and Irene (née Durinski) Flock. In 1958, he graduated from the University of Notre Dame with his Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture. After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and upon completion of his term partnered in Selleg, Stevens, Peterson and Flock Architects, and Idle Hour Development Company in St, Charles, Illinois. In 1980, after moving to Naples he opened various architectural partnerships including Flock & Associates. In 1990 he ventured into the restaurant business opening the Old Naples Pub, 1992 Backstage Tap & Grill, 1995 The Village Pub, 1996 Old Florida Pub & Brewery and 2005 The Island Pub. He was the designer of the Collier County Museum and served on the Centennial Committee. In 1985, he was instrumental in starting Jazz on the Beach (now run by the Beach Club Hotel) and also Tropical Jazz that served as a fund raiser for the Naples Rotary Club. He was a great supporter of live entertainment, avid harmonica player and would spend Sunday’s jamming with Andy Wahlberg at the Old Naples Pub. He is survived by loving wife Patricia A. Flock of Naples, FL; daughter Naomi F. Lane of Naples, FL, son Timothy J. and Sarah Coble Flock of Naples, FL, daughter Mary S. and Joseph Lempa of LaGrange, IL and son Thomas H. and Lorraine Flock of Hollywood, FL, daughter Rebecca F. Loos and Aren Carpenter of Pomfret Center, CT.; brother, Richard Flock and his wife, Ingrid of Germany; sister, Marilynne McDonald of Yellow Springs, OH. And his grandchildren, Victoria Lane, Heather Lane, Joseph Lempa, Samantha Loos, Rachel Loos, Sarah Lempa, Dane Flock, Katherine Loos, Bertholt Flock and Wolfgang Flock. Don's children describe him as, Captain of his own ship, Chief cook, Clown diver & Roller skater, Troop leader, Carpenter wood turner/Sculpture welder, Parade float maker, Ice skater, Pole dancer/Turkey dancer, Motorcyclist-Camper/Farmer, Party Planner-Organizer, Comedian, Pet lover, Autobiographer, Actor and Entertainer... A real Funster. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM at St. Ann Catholic Church 475 9th Ave. So., Naples, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions in his name be made to Alzheimer's Support Network, 660 Tamiami Trail N, Suite 21, Naples, FL 34102 Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home.

Donald E. Flock

May 17, 1935 - May 19, 2014