Michael-Donato-Obituary

Michael Geary Donato

Memphis, Tennessee

Nov 26, 1948 – Dec 24, 2022

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November 26, 1948
DIED
December 24, 2022
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Memphis, Tennessee
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Michael Geary Donato, born November 26, 1948, passed away on December 24th. He was the son of James (Jimmy) and Estelle Donato and received his education at St. Michaels Catholic School, Christian Brothers High School, and the University of Memphis, where he was a member of Alpha...

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To Mike's family, I am so sorry for your loss! I was so sad to hear about Mike, my friend and neighbor just down the road here at Greers Ferry Lake. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I grew up with Michael. We were childhood friends. We attended the same grammer school, high school, and University of Memphis. I have so many great memories from playing games, sports, and just hanging out. He lived down the street and we were best friends. We even double dated in high school with his awesome wife Janet. I pray that the Lord will give the family peace and comfort during this difficult time. Best regards, Ron Stanton

Mike was, and had been for the last twenty plus years, one of my best friends in Memphis. We worked together for years at Northeast Community Mental Health Center he was the CFO and I as the CEO, but it was in the years after I moved to Florida that I feel we grew closest. While definitely on different ends of the political spectrum, we were able to have lengthy political discussions because of the mutual respect we had for each other. I'll miss him, and our discussions, but I'll treasure the...