Donnell Dixon

Donnell Dixon, 54, of New Haven, CT passed away unexpectedly on November 25th 2022. His loss was completely unforeseen, and the family is deeply saddened. Donnell Dixon was born on November 25th, 1968, to Alphonzo ‘Fonz’ Dixon and Debra Thompson in Brooklyn, NY. Donnell moved to Long Island, NY in his early childhood years with his adoptive parents, Eugene and Rose Marcus. He attended and graduated from Nassau Boces Long Island High School for the Arts. He then relocated to New Haven, CT with his father, Alphonzo where he took on a passion of helping his community. Donnell worked for many years alongside his father in his beauty salon, Ultimate Appearance in New Haven, CT. He also worked at Sandra’s restaurant and then Mama Mary’s Soul food restaurant, both in New Haven, CT where he was accepted as a part of their family. Donnell was very passionate about his family and persistent when it came to lending a hand, literally. He unselfishly lent a hand to everyone he encountered. Most of his recent years were spent with him being present with his Whalley Avenue and Downtown New Haven (Crown St) community where he willingly ‘helped out’ wherever and whenever he could. Family; you could not tell Donnell that he didn’t love each and every one of them the same. He was never afraid to express to each of them ‘why’ he loved them, and he would share individual, funny memories about each and every one of them. His presence was always felt when he was in a room, and he would not allow you to leave without him encouraging and uplifting you. Donnell enjoyed spending time playing with and babysitting his great nieces and nephews of whom meant more to him than words can describe. He always left you with an “I love my family, mannnn’! Donnell is survived by sisters Tangy ‘Nicky’ Thompson of Georgia, Nyisha (Phillip) Holliday of New York, Tasha Watson of South Carolina, LaAsia Watson of New Jersey and Chante ‘Taya’ Brown of Georgia; extended sisters, Toni McCoy, Tomeka McCoy and Kimbley Jackson; his brothers Yusof Marcus of Florida, Sterling Streater and Alphonzo ‘Lil’ Fonz’ Dixon, both of New Haven. A very special uncle, Robert ‘Ramel’ (Linda) Thompson. His ‘Momma Cynt’, Cynthia (CJ) McCoy-Jackson who he never spared a moment of loving. A host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Donnell was predeceased by his parents, Alphonzo and Debra, adoptive parents Marcus and Rose, grandparents, two aunts, seven uncles, his brother Leonard Bell, sister Toshiba Thompson and one niece Tisheema Sanders. Services will be held at God’s Miracles Unlimited Outreach Ministries, 1441 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514 on December 9th at 11:00AM. His calling hours will begin at 9:00AM.

Donnell Dixon

November 25, 1968 - November 25, 2022