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Donald Della Porta Obituary
He was a devoted brother to Barbara Caparelli and her husband Anthony, Delores DiMeglio and her husband Edmund and the late Louis Della Porta and Norma Oldham and her husband Hal. Brother in law of Gladys Della Porta.
Donald will be sadly missed by his children and grandchildren: Stephen Della Porta, his wife Maria Moreno and their son Lucas; Donna Della Porta and her husband Michael Powers and his sons Patrick and Daniel; and Donald Della Porta Jr., as well as his stepchildren: Stephanie DeBonis and the late Frank DeBonis, Sheila Frey, George Veader and his wife Donna, Jack Veader and his partner Michelle, and Kevin Veader and his wife Donna.
Donald was a Seaman and radio operator during WW II in the United States Navy, receiving the WW II Medal, the American Area Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal. He was a police officer for the City of Cranston and also worked for Narragansett Electric. Donald was the founder of the first automated car wash in Rhode Island, Mr. Robot, but Don was best known for his twenty-five years as the owner and head chef of Don's Restaurant on Pontiac Avenue in Cranston.
Donald was an active community member in the City of Cranston. Don was a member of the Lion's Club, an avid golfer, card player and boating enthusiast. He was a strong advocate for disability rights and volunteered as a support for persons with disabilities throughout his adult life.
Donald was loved by all who knew him. He was compassionate, loving and kind.
His funeral will be held Saturday at 9:45 a.m. from 'WOODLAWN' Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Mark's Church, 9 Garden Court, Cranston. Burial with military honors will be in St. Ann's Cemetery. CALLING HOURS FRIDAY 5-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the disability support agency, Cranston ARC at 111 Comstock Parkway, Cranston, RI 02921. www.WoodlawnGattone.com
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(Lion) Norman and Beverly Prestage
September 2, 2008
We were deeply saddened when we learned of Don's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this most difficult time.
Dave and Sandi Pitassi
August 29, 2008
Dear Lillian and Stephanie
You've lost two of the men in your life in such a short time. Don and I often talked about Frank and 'the boat ride' and Don would chuckle every time. Our prayers go out to you.
Michael & Marilyn Palumbo
August 29, 2008
Donna, sorry to hear of your fathers passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time,your friends on Bokar st.
Cappy & Bridget Simone
August 29, 2008
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Lil and all of Uncle Don's children and family. Uncle Don was a wonderful man & amazing spirit and he will be greatly missed. May your memoires of him live on always.
tony fagundes
August 29, 2008
donna sorry for the loss of your dad he was a great person i worked along with him in the cranston city elections many years ago may he rest in peace.
Kelly Jarvis
August 29, 2008
Ms. Della Porta,
I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My prayers are with you and your family.
Kelly Jarvis
(CHS 2003)
Tracy Della Porta
August 28, 2008
Don was a wonderful person as well as a wonderful uncle. I will always carry found memories of him. He will be sadly missed.
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Ronnie Tosoni
August 28, 2008
Don was the perfect gentleman. He exuded warmth and kindness. His keen intelligence and quick wit will be so sadly missed. Especially his humor and bantering with his sweetheart Lil. Don had so many wonderful qualities, Donna Veader and I always said if we could have hand picked a father, it would have been Don. Don we will carry you in our hearts and will love you always. Please say hello to Frank for us.
Karen
August 28, 2008
Sorry to hear of Don's passing, I grew up in Cranston and have fond memories of Don and his Fish & Chips.
Karlene Hogan
August 28, 2008
I only knew Don for a short time. He worked with me at The Village @ Waterman Lake. He was a class act, and a perfect gentleman. My sympathies to his family.
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