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FRANCES DONATO Obituary
FRANCES M. (nee Carrelli), of Wayne, PA, formerly of Phila-delphia, PA, passed away peace-fully at home on Thursday December 19, 2013. Frances was the beloved wife for 62 years of the late Donato E. (Danny) Donato and daughter of the late Rosemarie (nee Scannapieco) and Francis X. Carrelli. She was a devoted and fun-loving wife, mother, grand-mother and great-grandmother. She will forever be missed by her loving family. Her greatest accomplishments were raising her children, doting over her six grandchildren, and experiencing pure joy with her great-grandchildren. Frances's family will always cherish the memories made and the stories told at her kitchen table. She was predeceased by two siblings: Rachael Pastalone and Mark Carrelli. Surviving are four loving and devoted children: Carolyn A. Donato, Daniel M. (Patricia) Donato, Francis J. (Marianne) Donato, and Michael A. (Edward Spelman) Donato; six grand-children: Daniel II, Francis II (Kathleen), David (Stacy), Kristin (Ralph) Gifoli, Regina (Andrew) Cormier, and Matthew. She delighted in her five great-grandchildren: Juliana Marie and Dominic Michael Gifoli, Matthew Christopher Donato Jr., David Michael Donato II and Owen Donato Cormier. Frances was looking forward to the birth of her sixth great-grandchild in March. Also surviving is a loving sister-in-law: Eleanor Donato; brother-in-law: Hubert Santini as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Relatives and friends may call on Monday, December 23rd from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in the Sacred Heart Chapel, 35 Old Eagle School Road, Strafford, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 A.M. Entombment to follow at Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, King of Prussia, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Frances's honor to: Our Lady of the Assumption Church Improvement Fund.
Arr. with ALLEVA FUNERAL HOME INC., Paoli, PA.
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Tracy Coady
December 24, 2013
I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Donato's passing, I will always remember the love and pride she had for her children and grandchildren, as well as being so well fed anytime I was in her home! I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers, but I cannot help feeling that she is with Mr. Donato again, and that is comforting to me.
Joe Tozzi
December 23, 2013
Dear Carolyn, Daniel, Francis and Michael:
I am sorry I am unable to attend your mother's viewing and funeral, but I wish to express my deepest condolenses, especiall at this season of our Lord's birth.
I have many fond memories of my visits to your parent's home when I was a member of the 'Scannapieco' clan when I was married to Joanne, daughter of your grandmother Rose's brother Joe Sannapieco. We would often come for Sunday dinners, especially when we had Aunt Nettie (Sister Matthew) visiting from Elkins Park. You parents were also the most giving hosts and your dad was a real jokester! Now your mom is reunited with him.
Again, my sincere sympathy to you all.
Joe Tozzi
P.S. I am forwarding a Mass card in care of the funeral home.
Judi McGann
December 22, 2013
Carolyn,
My sympathy to you and your family. Know that your mom is now at peace and in the loving arms of your father.
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