Dear Friends of Plastek,
Wednesday we lost another dear family member and friend, and on behalf of our entire family we are very, very sad to say that, with a broken heart, our brother and colleague
Donald passed away September 24th 2025.
Donald was an amazing person with a wonderful and beautiful heart.
Please keep him, his family, and all of us in your thoughts and prayers.
Words cannot express our sadness at our collective loss.
We will all miss him terribly and forever.
~ Dennis, Daniel, and Douglas Prischak.
Donald J. Prischak, 57, of Naples, FL., passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
He was born in Erie, PA., son of Joseph and Isabel Jankowski Prischak.
He attended Our Lady of Peace grade school and graduated from McDowell High School in 1986.
Donald became a Toolmaker at Triangle Tool before moving into the Sales group at Plastek Industries. He later became Executive Vice President of Sales at Plastek and worked alongside his brothers in the family business. In addition to this, he started many businesses, including restaurants and an event promotion company, Championship Events. Alongside his brother Daniel, he co-managed Lake Erie Speedway for many years.
Donald lived his life with compassion, humor, and a wide open heart. He had a way of making everyone feel at home, whether through his easy smile, thoughtful words, or the way he always put others before himself. He always saw the optimistic side of every challenge.
Donald was a devoted father to his five children, who were the absolute joy of his life. He took immense pride in their character, successes, and strong bond. He was a constant source of love, support, and guidance, and his legacy will live on in the values he instilled in those he cherished most.
He was a dedicated husband to the love he always came home to, Jennifer. Together for 20 years, they built a life full of laughter, strength, and unconditional love. He cherished the countless memories they made, facing life’s challenges side by side, and never letting a day pass without saying, I love you.
As a son, he was endlessly devoted to Joseph and Isabel Prischak, showing his gratitude in words and the care and respect he gave them daily. As a brother, he was a close companion and a trusted business partner. He celebrated their joys and stood with them in their struggles.
His father, Joseph Prischak, and Grandparents preceded Donald in death. Survived by his mother, Isabel Prischak, his loving wife, Jennifer Holien-Prischak, and their children, Joseph (16), Michael (15), Stella (13), Andrew (11), and Isabelle (9). His siblings, Dennis (Tara), Daniel (Toni), David (Norma), and Douglas (Virginia) Prischak, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many dear friends who will carry his memory in their hearts forever.
Family and Friends may call on Friday, October 3rd, at the Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2502 Sassafras St., from 3 pm until 7 pm, and are invited to the Funeral Mass the following morning, Saturday, October 4th, at Our Lady of Peace Church, 10 am. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum. Condolences may be sent to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Posted online on September 30, 2025 Published in Erie Times-News
We are all still in shock at losing such a wonderful person who was always an
optimistic, compassionate, and easy going person whom we all loved.
Please keep him, his family, and all of us in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Let us cherish the times we had with him and hold those memories near and dear in our hearts.
