Giosue R. Sandonato

BRAINTREE Giosue R. Sandonato, age 81, of Braintree, formerly of Quincy, died Friday, November 14, 2008 at the Brigham & Womens Hospital in Boston after a brief illness. He was born in Prezza, Italy, raised and educated there and immigrated to the United States in 1949. He first resided in Quincy before moving to Braintree thirty years ago. Mr. Sandonato was a laborer for the Laborers Union, Local 133 in Quincy. He had over forty years of service with Local 133 and retired in 1988. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Sandonato was a member of the Torrei Dei Passeri Social Club in Quincy and was a longtime member of the Torrei Dei Passeri Bowling League and the Saint Johns Church Bowling League. Beloved husband of the late Gina (DiNardo) Sandonato. Devoted father of Anthony P. Sandonato and his wife Marilyn of Scituate, Debra E. Hayden and her husband Robert of Weymouth. Loving grandfather of Lauren A. Sandonato of Scituate, Elizabeth G. Hayden & Courtney G. Hayden both of Weymouth. Brother of Bambina Tulliani and her husband Dominic of Prezza, Italy, Leonilda Paolilli of Quincy, Rudolph Sandonato and his wife Anna of Braintree and the late Dominic Sandonato. Brother-in-law of Victor DiNardo and his wife Judith of Weymouth. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, Wednesday, November 19 at 8:15 a.m. Funeral Mass in Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 856 Washington Street, Braintree at 9 oclock. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours Tuesday 4 8 p.m. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, West Quincy. For those who wish, donations in Mr. Sandonatos memory may be made to the charity of your choice.