Dr. Durand A. Metrione, Jr.
December 22, 1929 – March 19-2020

A doctor, painter, gardener, reader, chef, fisherman and committed family man, Dr. Durand A. Metrione, Jr. died on Thursday, March 19 following a short illness. Born December 22, 1929 in Irvington, NJ to Durand and Clara Metrione, he graduated from Irvington High School and earned his Bachelor’s from Drew University in Madison, NJ, his Master’s degrees at Rutgers University and his MD from Temple University in Philadelphia. He was blessed to have two wonderful wives in his long life: Joan Schultz, who he was married to for 49 years before her death in 2002, and Arlene DeBonis, who he married in October 2004. He was a Captain in U.S. Army, stationed in Louisiana from 1957-1961.
Dr. Metrione’s practiced in West Caldwell and Caldwell, NJ for forty years, where he lived and raised his family. A family practioner, he cared for patients from birth to death, regularly making house calls and becoming like extended family to many of those in his care. He retired in 2000.
Once retired, he nurtured his many hobbies. He was a graduate of Rutgers University’s Master Gardener program and loved growing flowers and vegetables equally, though he had better luck with the flowers.  With his wife Arlene he took his painting more seriously, and won several prizes for his work. His pieces are proudly displayed in the homes of his children and grandchildren. An avid fisherman, he was always the one in the boat with the most stories about the fish that got away.
He loved to drink wine and to eat, and to experiment in the kitchen. Always a fan of the most complicated recipes, he was notorious for both the mess he made and the delicious result.
His proudest accomplishment was his three children, five grandchildren, two stepchildren and four step-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Arlene; his brother Robert (Mary); his son Paul (Pam) of Mendham, NJ and their daughter Olivia; son David (Elba) of Hillsdale, NJ and their son Michael and daughter Julie; daughter Laura McCafferty (Don) of Stamford, CT and their daughter Caitlyn and son Evan; stepson Russell (Lori) and their daughters Savannah and Victoria; and stepdaughter Jennifer and her son Colin and daughter Catrina. He will be missed by his nieces and nephew and their families, and his many friends. He will also be sorely missed by his beloved Havanese dog, Allie.
Because of these extraordinary times, there will be no funeral or calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Green Pond Environmental Commission, part of the Highlands Glacial Lakes Initiative, at Highlands Glacial Lakes initiative, PO Box 110, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438 (make checks payable to NJ Highlands Coalition and write HIGLIN account in the memo line)or the charity of your choice.
Funeral arraignments have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown NJ 07840.  Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com/
 

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