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Joseph Donato Obituary

Joseph Arthur Donato of South Abington Twp. died Wednesday at home. He was the husband of the late Phyliss Goren Donato, who died in 2001.

Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Nunzio and Frances Cangemi Donato. Before retirement, he was the owner-operator of Vision Realty in Clarks Summit. He had received numerous real estate awards and was a board member of many professional organizations.

He is survived by a son, Leonard, and wife, Marianne, Bryn Mawr; two daughters, Gloria Donato, Clarks Summit; and Jo Anne Donato-Popko, and husband, Stephen, Dickson City; grandchildren, Lena, Joseph and Christina Donato, Bryn Mawr; Nicole Mascia and husband, Patrick, Clarks Summit; Miranda Kraycer, Scranton; and Angel Popko, Dickson City; two great-grandchildren, Lily and Autumn Mascia; a sister, Frances Pots, New York; and a brother, Salvatore, and wife, Carmela, Florida.

A blessing service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, by the Rev. Jeffrey Tudgay, assistant pastor of Our Lady of the Snows Church, Clarks Summit. Interment will follow in Clarks Green Cemetery.

Friends may call Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuner alhome.com.

Published by Scranton Times on Mar. 2, 2013.
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I had the pleasure of working with Joe when he first entered the real estate business. I watched him evolve into a successful businessman. He was one of the most hardworking individuals I have ever met. I enjoyed conversations with him and feel blessed to have known him. He will be missed as a true professional and gentleman.

Sherrie Miller

March 4, 2013

Joe was a nice and dedicated person. He was always pleasant to deal with. Rest in peace

Dave F Overholtz Jr

March 2, 2013

To Joe's family
Please accept my condolences,although our friendship was cut short his memory will last forever

Michael G. Vacendak

Michael Vacendak

March 2, 2013

Regards to Joe's family for their loss, he was a true professional.

Mary M. Vanston

March 2, 2013

Joe was the best boss and friend. He never made you feel like you were working and it showed in his love for realestate. He will be sadly missed!! He was a Gentleman!

Colleen Weissman

March 1, 2013

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