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Joseph Donzella Obituary
Rochester: November 29, 2007. Age 94. Predeceased by his wife, Sadie (Maenza). Beloved father of Frank (Judy Crum) Donzella, Rosemarie (Roy) Gimlin, Virginia (Len) Robertson; loving grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 52 and a longtime usher at Corpus Christi Church.
Friends may call Sunday (today), 4-8 PM at the Dierna Funeral Home, 2309 Culver Road (near Norton), where his Funeral Service will be celebrated Monday 10 AM. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Those wishing may direct contributions to Hospice of Rochester in his memory.
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Elizabeth Donzella
December 20, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the family of Joseph Donzella. I share the same last name and I believe there could be a connection. My grandfather, Carmelo Donzella, came to America from Ragusa, Sicily, in the early 1900's. His first wife was Josephine, who died in 1918 from influenza. They had two children, John (who also died from influenza) and Nellie (1911-1990). His second wife was my grandmother, Concetta Burifatta. My father and his brother came from this marriage. Concetta had two daughters, Angela and Emanuela, from her first marriage. They lived in North Tarrytown / Sleepy Hollow, New York.
Rosemarie Gimlin
December 2, 2007
Dad, I love you and thank you for a wonderful life that you have made for me. I am happy you are with your God, love, Rosemarie
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