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Donato Marini Obituary

Of Newton, May 19, 2005, after a long illness. Beloved Husband of Josephine (Marini). Devoted Father of Donna Brooks and her Husband Ronald of Burlington and Paula Marini and her fiance Al Stewart of Norwood. Loving Grandfather of four: Christopher Brooks of NJ, Jason Brooks of NH, Jennifer Brooks of NY and Jeremy Brooks, Sgt. USAF. Brother of Pasquale Marini of Brighton, Lucia Cardarelli of Italy, and the late Lucio Marini. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Andrew J. Magni & Son, Funeral Home, 365 Watertown St., Rte 16, NEWTON, Tuesday at 10:30AM. Followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Newton, at 11:30 AM. Visiting hours Sunday 6-8pm, and Monday 2-4, 7-9pm. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Waltham. Decorated Veteran of US Army in WWII Veteran of Battle of the Bulge and proud to serve under General Patton. Awarded the Bronze Star with Combat "V", Purple Heart and the Combat Infantry Badge, among other awards. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donato's name would be appreciated and may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hosp, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Our Lady Help of Christians Sanctuary Fund, 573 Washington St., Newton, 02458.

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Published by Boston Globe from May 21 to May 23, 2005.

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Gilbert Albert,A N Stévenot

June 14, 2005

My american friends are the best for we can forget what the have done for us 6O years ago

God blees you all dear friends.

If you visit Belgium you will have always a friend to welcome You.

george watson

May 26, 2005

Danny,we knew each other to briefly. Rest well friend. George

Richard Schneck

May 22, 2005

Donato Marini was one of the brave soldiers of the 347th Infantry Regiment (3rd Bn) who brought us freedom.

May he rest in peace. Deepest sympathy to family.

Tony Coulter

May 22, 2005

My deepest symapthy and condolences to the entire Marini family. May he rest in eternal peace!

John & Mary Ann Bowen

May 22, 2005

Mary Ann and I are saddened to learn of Danny's death from his foxhole buddy John Mc Auliffe. Danny was a great and proud American who was gracious and kind. We are glad to have made his acquaintence along with Josephine to whom we send our deepest sympathies. Danny was great supporter of VBOB and on behalf of the National Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge we commend him to the Lord for his new and everlasting assignment at his last post in the service of the Lord in Heaven.

God speed dear friend,

John & Mary Ann Bowen

VBOB Secretary

Marion Chard

May 22, 2005

I was very saddened to hear of Danny's passing. You see I have come to know him through my dear friend John McAuliffe. John's story and thus Danny's are featured on my WWII site. I am glad I had the honor to share it with all the world. My condolences to all this family and friends, especially his WWII buddies. Rest in peace.

Eric REMY

May 22, 2005

Que Dieu Vous bénisse.

Eric REMY

May 22, 2005

Que Dieu Vous bénisse.

Eric Remy

May 21, 2005

Monsieur le Vétéran,

Vous avez sacrifié une partie de votre jeunesse afin de nous libérer de la barbarie nazie. Nous Vous en serons éternellement reconnaissants.

Que Dieu Vous bénisse.

Un enfant de la Liberté.

Danny WWII 1944-1945

May 21, 2005

Danny WWII

May 21, 2005

Jim Hennessey

May 21, 2005

Rest In Peace-Comrade In Arms.

Your friendship will always be

with us and cherished.

Sincere Sympathy

Dolly-Jim Hennessey

Co.E-345-87th-Inf Div.

Preston Durrer

May 21, 2005

Though not a veteran myself, I maintain the web site for the 87th Infantry Division Association, of which Mr. Marini was a member. John McAuliffe sent me a story a couple years ago about his meeting and ensuing friendship with Donato in the 87th. The following year I had the pleasure to meet Mr. Marini at a reunion for the 87th. I really enjoyed the time I had talking with him, and am very saddened that he is no longer with us.

John McAuliffe

May 21, 2005

Dear Danny, Now you belong to the Legions of the Lord; to march eternally in the ARMY of GOD's SAINTS....Farewell Good Friend and Army Buddy...

We served together with M-347,87th Inf. Div. Gen.Patton's 3rd Army WW-II....Go with God.....

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