Donald D. Sbarra
Donald D. Sbarra, 94, died Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Rosary will be at 9:30 am, Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Church of the Magdalen Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Anna Sbarra. Survived by his loving dog, Dennis.
Donald D. Sbarra was the owner of Sbarra Enterprises. He started the business upon his retirement as chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Multimedia, Inc. in December 1995.
Sbarra founded Multimedia Cablevision in 1980 and Multimedia Security Service in 1983, building both entities to eventually become among the largest ten companies in their respective industries in the nation. At the time of their sales shortly after his retirement, the companies were generating annual revenues in excess of $300 million and had market values of $3 billion. Both companies had offices and operations in various states,but remained headquartered in Wichita.
Sbarra concluded his career in 1995 by serving as chairman and CEO of Multimedia, Inc., a diversified media conglomerate that owned companies in the broadcast television, newspaper, and television production industries, along with the cable television and alarm security divisions.
Before joining Multimedia, he was president and chief executive officer of Kansas State Network (KSN) (1967-1981), general manager and executive vice president of KSN (1962-1967), and vice president of sales for KSN (KARD-TV) (1956-1962).
Memorials have been established with: Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation, 5111 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67208; and Heartspring, 8700 E. 29th St. N., Wichita, KS 67226.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
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I just found out this morning that Don has passed. I wish I could share some memories or provide some words of comfort for his family and friends. Almost exactly 47 years ago, Don became my godfather. I only met him a handful of times, and revered him greatly. I know he will be missed by all who were blessed to have him as a part of their lives.