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Donna Gentile Obituary

Donna Lynn Gentile, 53, of Enfield, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Hartford Hospital.

Donna was born Sept. 18, 1960, in Manchester, the daughter of Robert and Patricia (Magora) Gentile of Manchester. Donna enjoyed camping with Michael and family get-togethers. She will be remembered for the wonderful meals she cooked for her family, her love of animals of all kinds, and the unconditional love she showed to her four grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she is also survived by her loving companion of over 26 years, Michael Pastormerlo of Enfield; two daughters, Amy Santanella and her husband, Peter, of Enfield, Laurie DeCiantis and her husband, Rudy, of Vernon; her brother Robert Gentile Jr. and his wife, Barbara, of South Windsor; her four grandchildren, Kelsey, Mason, Camila, and Antonio; and her niece and nephew, Bobby and Rachel Gentile.

Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m. with a funeral service at 7 p.m. at the Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield, CT 06082. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Because of Donna's love of animals the family suggests memorial donations be made to the CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111.

For online expressions of sympathy or directions please visit

www.leetestevens.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal Inquirer from Dec. 7 to Dec. 11, 2013.

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Funeral services provided by:

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61 South Road, Enfield, CT 06082

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