KATES Donald S. Kates, 87, a retired attorney, passed away Tuesday, May 20th. Donald was born in Haddonfield, New Jersey. After graduating high school, he attended Rutgers University where he graduated summa cum laude. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Yale University in 1953. He resided in New Jersey until 1996 when he moved to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Donald is survived by his wife of 63 years, Anne; his son, Michael; his daughter, Lisa; and six grandchildren, Joseph, Jordan, Diana, Laine, Dara, and David. A funeral service was held May 22nd at the Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home with a private burial. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com