13/08/2026
💜 Update!
💜 Celebrate Don 💜
Celebration of Life for Don Capparella Jr.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
4:00–7:00 PM
Talking Stick Resort - Scottsdale, Arizona
The official Celebrate Don event will be held Saturday, September 12th, from 4:00–7:00 PM, but we want this to be more than just a few hours together. 💜
For those travelling from out of town or locals, we have reserved a block of rooms for September 10th–13th at a special group rate in the Deluxe King & Queen category. If you prefer a different room type category, discounts are still applied with an upcharge. We are able to hold rooms until August 26th. After that date you can still book rooms as long as there are rooms available at the resort, but there won't be our group discount. You can book your room directly by contacting the resort locally at 480-850-7777 or toll-free at 1-866-877-9897 and mentioning group #3081 or 'Celebrate Don'.
The room block is available now.
I have reserved a suite for September 10th–13th, and my door will be open to visitors throughout the weekend, in addition to the official celebration on Saturday. Come by, hang out, share a story, have a drink, laugh, or reminisce. Whatever feels right to you when you think of Don.
Don was always up for a good time, and we all know how much he liked to entertain and share experiences, so there will be plenty of opportunities throughout the weekend at Talking Stick to enjoy ourselves in ways he would have loved. Chill by the pool, enjoy a great meal or a drink, win big at the casino, relax at the spa, play golf, check out the cultural center, or just sit around with the rest of Don's loved ones and share stories. Let's Celebrate Don the way he would have wanted us to.
I hope you can join me to Celebrate Don, sharing memories, and spending some time together. If you have pictures of Don that you'd like included in a slideshow, please email them to me at [email protected] by August 31st. Or, bring printed pictures with you to share.
I can't wait to see everyone, share some memories, laugh a lot, and celebrate one incredible guy. 💜
If you are not able to attend and wish to make a donation in Don's honor, here are some causes close to his heart.
Paws and Claws Puerto Vallarta: https://pawsandclawspv.org/donate/
(Paws and Claws Puerto Vallarta is a registered 501(c)(3) charity for US tax purposes ( #30-1342697))
Paws and Claws Puerto Vallarta is dedicated to ensuring that dogs and cats in the Puerto Vallarta area of Mexico lead a life free from the pain and suffering of abandonment and neglect.
BuildOn: https://act.buildon.org/give/f312049/ #!/donation/checkout
(they will email you a donation receipt. Please retain it for your records, as it may be required to substantiate your charitable contribution for tax purposes, subject to applicable law.)
BuildOn mobilizes communities in low-income countries to build schools.
💜 And don't forget to wear something purple! 💜
