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Donna DiFalco-Kenul Obituary

DIFALCO-KENUL - Donna, school teacher, coach, mother and wife, formerly of Farmingdale, NY died after a long fight against an illness on October 4, 2008. She was married to Rear Admiral Philip M. Kenul and lived with their daughter Emily in Brookeville, MD. She is survived by her parents Salvatore and Natalie DiFalco and her siblings Robert DiFalco, Patricia Zebersky, Mark DiFalco, Richard DiFalco and Toni DiFalco. Cherished aunt of many. Our Donna will be in our hearts forever. Memorial Gathering, Friday 2-4:30pm and 7-9:30pm at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road (1 Mile North of Southern State Parkway, Exit 29). Memorial Mass, St. Kilian R.C. Church, Farmingdale, Saturday 9:00am.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 8, 2008.

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Colleen and Caroline Craig

November 10, 2008

My daughter had the priviledge of playing on Donna's St. Peter's lacrosse team a few years ago. Donna was a wonderful coach and a kind and caring person -- full of life and enthusiam, even when she didn't feel her best. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you try to cope with this terrible loss.

George Beatty

November 10, 2008

Patty,
I happened upon the news of Donna's passing. I am so saddened and shocked. A person as warm and friendly as your sister should live forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Linda Wing Caruso

October 14, 2008

My deepest sympathy to all the Family. Donna was a lacrosse teammate of mine at Hofstra. We had a lot of great times playing and travelling together. I recently learned of her illness last year when she reached out to us for some coaching techniques. It was so nice to hear from her. She will be missed! My thoughts and prayers to everyone.

Lewis Lapine

October 10, 2008

Dear Phil;

Maryann and I were sadden by your loss.

May calm seas and cavu flight conditons ease you pain.

Lew Lapine

Patty Merek

October 9, 2008

Phil and Emily,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the DiFalco Family. Donna was a wonderful person and she will be missed.

Artie Collins

October 9, 2008

Dear Patty, My heart goes out to you, I feel your pain, I lost Timmy my younger brother to cancer Feb 2008.
I heard about Donna last year and have thought of her often. She will always be in my heart as a good friend and so will you. I will never forget Donna's great smile and laugh, we had some goodtimes long ago. If you ever need to talk I am here, I now how hard it must be to let your little sister go.

God Bless You and your entire family

Artie Collins

Tim & Barbara Anglim & Family

October 9, 2008

Dear Uncle Sal & Aunt Natalie,

We were very saddened to hear that Donna had passed this life. We can only express our deepest sympathies to you and our hope that the comfort of family and friends will help lessen the pain of your loss. Donna will certainly be missed. But we are sure that Donna's spirit and love of life will live on through Emily and Phil. All the best.

Michael Henderson

October 9, 2008

Dear Phil, Emily, and the DiFalco Family: Ellen and I send our deepest sympathies. I met Phil and Donna in 1981, and I have cherished the friendship for 27 years. We will miss the Best Mom Ever. Thanks so much for all great memories.

Angela Yurchuk

October 8, 2008

Dear Natalie,Sal and Family,
I am so sorry to hear that my childhood pal,Donna, has passed. I will always remember her smile and laugh. I have some great memories. Running Track and playing Field Hockey, what fun.
Ken and Emily, I never had the pleasure of meeting you, but I did know Donna so I understand what a giant loss this is for you. Please accept my hearfelt sympathy.
Robert, Patty, Mark, Richie and Toni,
keep the memory of your sister alive. Sending love and hugs, Angela
DeAngelis Yurchuk

Joanne Anglim-Castellazzo

October 8, 2008

Dear Aunt Natalie, Uncle Sal and Family,
As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of Donna.
With sincere sympathy,
Joanne and Tony Castellazzo and family

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