Donald William âThe Projectionistâ Hulst, 79 of Moscow, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, at his home. He was born Aug. 22, 1941, at St. Lukes Hospital in Newburgh, N.Y. He is the son of the late Irving and Dorothea Hulst of Westfall Township, Pa., and brother of the late Margery H. Tonkin of Matamoras, Pa.
Don was the retired owner of over 13 theaters and cinemas throughout the Poconos and Catskills areas. He was also the former owner and operator of the Maybrook Drive-In and Flea Market in New York. Later in his career he was also the owner of Bagels Plus in Port Jervis, N.Y. Don loved the movie business and all things entertainment. He was an entrepreneur and ahead of his time. He was a visionary and created unique venues at the theaters and drive-Ins throughout the region.