Douglas vonDonop, 80, of Ocean Grove, died Sunday, December 25, 2011. Douglas was a long time resident of Wall Township and the beloved son of the late Walter and Eleanor Donop. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, he graduated from Brooklyn Tech H.S. in 1949. He went to Syracuse University for Electrical Engineering and Business and was loyal to the Orangemen. He was a proud US Navy Veteran during the Korean War on board the USS Missouri and received a National Defense Service Medal. He completed his MBA at the University of Hawaii where he met his wife Marcia at the church they both attended. They returned to New York and eventually to the NJ shore to raise their three children. Doug's fondest memories were sailing his boat and enjoying the company of his family and friends. He had a passion for civic life and encouraged everyone to be involved with local and national issues. He loved a good debate. He is survived by his brothers Walter and Donald. He was a loving father to his children Deborah (her husband Eric), Kristin, and Carl (his wife Tracy); a cherished grandfather of Tyler, Jason, Cory and Logan; and a loving uncle to Philip, Laura Jean, Scott, and Kim.Graveside services will be held at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn on January 7th at 10 am.