Donnie Carolei, a lifelong martial artist, handed away after a prolonged battle with Most cancers on January 16, lower than two years after the unlucky passing of his spouse.
Sensei Don Carolei was one of the crucial skilled Kickboxing referees within the New York space and had labored as an official within the capability of a decide and or referee for the game, but in addition in blended martial arts, for a variety of years.
Carolei was inducted into the New Jersey Martial Arts Corridor of Fame in 2013 underneath the “Lifetime Contributions” wing.
There have been three phrases that Carolei was recognized for, “cease,” “break,” and “struggle.”
Posts started to stream in on social media following the announcement of Carolei’s passing:
“It’s with insufferable unhappiness that I discovered of the passing of Donnie Carolei . A rare martial artist and even higher individual. I spent numerous hours with him through the years. He was one of many first and most ardent supporters of San Da. I’m devastated. Donnie we love you and you might be at all times in our hearts.”
“RIP Donnie Carolei. A legend and nice man. You’ll by no means be forgotten brother 🙏”
“All the time a gentleman, skilled, and dressed sharp. Donnie, thanks for the sort phrases and encouragement. Relaxation in peace, good-looking.”
“So unhappy my nice good friend Donnie Carolei handed as we speak. I liked that man; I hope he’s in an excellent place. I liked working with him. He wished to observe my son struggle on February third. I had a ticket for him, I’m so unhappy. He was an excellent man, a personality and a brother to me… Love ya Donnie”
“The struggle group misplaced an excellent man.RIP Donnie CaroleiYou had been considered one of my favourite dudes on the fights. I at all times regarded ahead to our talks.You’ll be missed bro 🙏”
“R.I.P. Donnie CaroleiThis man and I’m going manner again to the early 1990’s after I started combating newbie kickboxing in Brooklyn. He promoted a few of my newbie fights and referred a lot of my fights from newbie to Skilled World champion and so a lot of my college students fights through the years. He was a serious a part of the expansion of Fight struggle sports activities in NY. He helped develop the WPKO, then the USKBA and the PKF whereas working with all different main organizations equivalent to KICK and ISKA. He won’t ever be forgotten and can be missed by many people within the Ny Kickboxing scene. Could God bless his household presently. 🙏🙏”