Donald C. Hesse, 61 ,of 22 Masonic Ave., Wallingford, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Hesse was born in Bridgeport, June 23, 1940, son of the late Ross and Elizabeth Chamberlain Hesse. He was president of the Hesse Realty in West Haven prior to his illness. Mr Hesse was Past Master of the former Olive Branch Lodge and was a member of the Hiram Lodge # 84, A.F.& A.M. and a member of the Meriden Rod and Gun Club. He had also coached the Wallingford Little League. He is survived by his beloved family, Dolores Giaquinto Hesse, son, Scott D. Hesse, daughter, Sarah Hesse and a grandchild all of Wallingford. He was predeceased by a brother, Ross Hesse. A graveside service will be held Tuesday afternoon, March 19th at 2;00 O'Clock in Beaverdale Memorial Park, New Haven. Arrangements in care of BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden.