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Donna Mandatori Obituary

MANDATORI, Donna (DeRubeis) Of Newton, Nov. 1, 2008. Beloved Wife of David Mandatori. Devoted Mother of Derek Mandatori. Dear Sister of: Pompeo and Anna DeRubeis, both of Newton. Funeral from the Andrew J. Magni & Son F.H., 365 Watertown St, Rt. 16, NEWTON, Thursday at 9:30AM. Followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Newton at 10:30AM. Entombment to follow in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, Waltham. Visiting Hours Tuesday 6-9pm, Wednesday 3-8pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Donna's name would be appreciated and may be made to: The Donna Mandatori C.T.E. Scholarship Fund, payable to The City of Newton, and mailed to: NNHS Scholarship Office, 360 Lowell Ave, Newton, MA 02460. www.magnifuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, 2008.

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Bernadette Rahall

October 29, 2009

Donna my beautiful friend. A year has passed & as i watch the leaves fall i can't help but think of you at this time last year. I feel your presence all the time and it puts a smile on my face. You are truely missed and will be "Forever in my heart". Love Bernadette

Diane Thayer

November 7, 2008

Hi Derek,

We will always remember your Mom from the hockey games at Franklin Pierce.
She loved watching you play hockey, and boy did she get into some of those games. She was spirited and she was so proud of you.
Our thoughts are with you and your Dad at this time.
We will see you soon at Dave's and Heidi's.
Fondly,
Rick and Diane Thayer
Remember

Linda Curran

November 6, 2008

We discussed today how lucky we all were to have each other for so long and how Donna added to our lives. We couldn't help remeniscing about how we first met her and all the funny things we did together. We will always make a place for her whenever we get together, because even though she's gone in the physical sense, we still feel her presense.

Robert Delorey

November 6, 2008

Donna was a wonderful, caring person and I am sorry to hear or her passing. I feel honored to have known her, to be honest. My condolences to Derek, David and the entire family. My thoughts are with you...

Cheryl Amrich (CSEMC staff chaplain)

November 5, 2008

Dear David, Derek, and Anna -
It has been a privilege and blessing to know Donna and you, her family that she loved so much, over these past few months. She and each of you will remain in my heart and prayers.

Stephen & Terri Klaus

November 5, 2008

Dear David:We only learned of Donna's illness recently;we send our heartfelt sympathy for your family's loss; Donna was very special woman who will be missed by all..

Carolyn Fertig

November 5, 2008

Dear David, Derrick and Anna,
I just wanted to send out my heart felt thoughts and prayers to all of you. I feel blessed and honored to have known Donna for a few years from working with her at North. My life is richer because of her and all that she taught me. I will never forget her smile, wit and most of all the love she gave to so many people. Please know that I am thinking of all of you during this time and in the future. My deepest thoughts. love, Carolyn Fertig

Kellie Craig

November 4, 2008

Dear David;
Steve and I are in shock that Donna has passed! We only learned of her illness a short while ago. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Thinking of you; you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Kellie Craig
Plympton, MA

Emilia Rufo- Haigh

November 4, 2008

Cara Anna and Family

I am sorry to hear about your sister. I will keep you all in my prayers in this difficult time

Emily Rufo Haigh

David and Heidi Thayer

November 4, 2008

Dear Mr. Mandatori and Derek,

We are sorry for your loss, and you are in our thoughts. Derek please contact us if you need anything! We are here for you guys!

Kathy Grossi

November 4, 2008

David, Derek, Paul, and Anna

I love you and my prayers are with you. Your loss is so great.

I will miss Donna, especially at our cousin's gatherings where we shared quality time together enjoying each other's friendship. She will never be forgotten.

God bless you.
Cousin, Kathy Grossi

Jake and Cindy O'Hare and family

November 4, 2008

Dear David and Derek,

Our hearts and prayers are with you over your loss. We will always remember Donna as a caring and passionate person. Please know that we are thinking of you at this very difficult time.

With love and sympathy,

Samantha Lee

November 4, 2008

Donna was a absolute staple in the Newton Community and will be missed deeply. She always had a great big hug and hello whenever I saw her and I will miss her greatly. Derek, I will always remember her dropping you off at school for a 1st grade field trip in your little white suit and her being so proud that you were looking so sharp! She was a great lady.
All my Love,
Samantha Lee

Matty Gilligan

November 4, 2008

I am so sorry fo your loss. Ill be thinking of you.

Laurie Gilligan

November 4, 2008

Dear David and Derek,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Donna was such a marvelous lady with a terrific sense of humor. We will miss her very much.
sincerely, Matt, Laurie, Tommy, Matty, Katie, and Jamie Gilligan

Diana Gentile

November 3, 2008

Dear Derek & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Donna's passing. She was such a GREAT woman and had so much spunk! No many how many years had passed by since kindergarden when I first met you, she always knew my name and remembered who I was. I will keep her in my prayers always.
Diana (Pellegrini) Gentile

Marti, Ron and Jason Piro

November 3, 2008

Dear David and Derek...Ron, Jason and I are shocked to hear of Donna's death. I think of her whenever we visit Newton and drive by your house. She and I would giggle over having boys that were such monkeys!

We still can't believe she is gone and I hope you are coping as well as can be expected.

Please know we will keep you in our thoughts and in our prayers.

hugs,

Debbie Cononico

November 3, 2008

Dear Dave & Derek,
I can"t even put into word how I feel about The loss of Donna. I know how you are feeling! It's a struggle to lose the one person you love the most. It is not going to be an easy road. Please lean on me and all your family and friends. It's the only thing that truly helps. Donna I love you and will miss you so very much. Thanks for the memories and the laughter. Forever friends. Girls Christmas will never be the same.

Janice Quinn

November 3, 2008

David, Derek & family,
Donna was an old and dear friend. I will treasure the many memories of our friendship which began when we were very young and lived on Lincoln Road.
I'm glad we were able to keep in touch over the years and I will miss her 'bubbly' presence at our 'get-together' dinners.
No words can really express this loss but please accept my sincere condolences. I will always remember her in my thoughts and prayers.

Bernadette Rahall

November 3, 2008

Dear David, Derek & family, words cannot express the pain of losing my beautiful friend. I will never forget all the fun & beautiful memories i have of Donna & the wonderful friendship that i will treasure forever. May you all find peace & solitude. Fondly Bernadette & family

Diane Merullo

November 3, 2008

Dear David, Derek, Paul, and Anna what a great loss for all of you and for those that loved Donna as a friend, cousin, and all those people who Donna touched their life in some way.

I will never forget our Cousins Nights.

Donna you will be missed and thought of often.

Always in our prayers.

Love you
"Your friend, Your Cousin"
Diane

Cristy Rosenhahn

November 3, 2008

David, Derek and Anna,

Scott and I loved Donna so much. She and Scott would always tease each other and had much fun working together. We will miss her and we are so grateful for having known her. Whenever I make her rum cake, we will say a prayer for your family and remember Donna fondly.

Love,
Cristy and Scott Rosenhahn

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