Donato Leone Obituary

LEONE, Donato Of Brighton, Dec. 5, 2008. Born in San Donato Val DiComino, Italy. Beloved husband for 47 years of Adis (Duarte). Devoted father of Donato "Dan" Leone, Jr. and his wife Libby of Brighton, Maria Borelli and her husband Christopher of Walpole. Dear grandfather of Michael, Marc and Nicole Leone and Danielle and Anthony Borelli. Dear brother of Cesidia Gentilucci and Nazzareno Leone, both of Italy, and the LATE Cesidio and Maria Leone. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral from the Andrew J. Magni & Son Funeral Home, 365 Watertown St., Rte. 16, NEWTON, Tuesday at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Newton at 9 AM. Interment in Newton Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday, 5-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Donato's name would be appreciated and may be made to: ALS Society, MA Chapter, 320 Norwood Park, 2nd Floor, Norwood, MA 02062. www.magnifuneralhome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Donato Leone

7 Entries

Leo Kiriazis

January 16, 2009

It was nice to be in Papas company and talk with him since he felt a bit like a grandfather to me since my own grandfathers lived in europe.

What I also liked about Papa was how he also reminded me of my own father Papou, since I believed they were somewhat similiar.

Whether it was their broken english speaking patterns, talking about how it was growing up in their villages, or coming to the United States and leaving the country they grew up in.

Hearing Papa talk about soccer was fun, but was more enjoyable during the Olympic, european and world cup games as he had the same interest and pride in that sport as Papou did.

Talking with Papa about making wine was also a joy since Papou also has a love for wine and likes to talk about how he use to make it along with chipiro (a Greek alcoholic beverage) back in Greece.

Even hearing Papa discuss his many renovations he did at his home was interesting, because it reminded me of my father since he also did some work projects through the years around his own home.

These are just a few among other reasons why I had a good time listening, talking and spending time with Papa.

Those times spent with Papa will be missed and he will be remembered.

Amy Urato

December 14, 2008

Maria,

I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. You shared some special memories of him with me once, when he made wine.

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Amy Urato

Anthony Borelli

December 10, 2008

I love Papa so much. I will allways remeber when we had fun tugether. I was relly sad when Papa died. When we played cards papa allways chetid. when I herd that papa died I was so sad.On the day we went
to the church I was so sad at the end. I wish Papa nevr died.

Rita Rufo

December 8, 2008

I wanted to extend my deepest sympathies to the Leone family in what I know is a very difficult time. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Marc Leone

December 8, 2008

I love when me and papa made wine together. I love when I helped papa with the garden.Me and papa took walks together.I love papa.

Michael Leone

December 8, 2008

I'm going to miss you papa. On the day i heard that you were diagnosed I cried and cried. I didn't want you to die. The day that you couldn't walk or stand anymore was torture on me and my family. I was totally destroyed on the final day of your life. I was scared and sadder than ever when I saw my papa's nurse walk through the door. I walked downstairs just before that only to see you breathe your last breath. i didn't know that you had died. I went upstairs to drown my mind out with tv. I didn't know that you were dead. I heard my nona crying on the porch. Then my dad came and told me, and I cried. I will miss the times when you and I picked the beans and tomatoes from your garden. I also remember when i helped you make wine. I remember you puting me on a barrel so that i could reach the handle. I fell as the barrel tipped and you caught me. You taped styrofoam to a pipe that I hit my head on many times. My most cherished memory with you, papa, was when I was very young. I sat in your lap on your chair. I had a children's book that taught Spanish. We went through the entire book every day. I barley remember anything now, though, i do remember I could never, no matter how many times you repeated it, astronaut. I am really going to miss you papa. I really am.

Eleanor Lamont

December 7, 2008

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Adis and her entire family. May Donato rest in peace, may Our Lord welcome him into rest, and Our Lady smile upon him eternally.

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