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Donna Culotti Obituary

Donna J. Culotti March 3, 2019 Donna J. Culotti, 85, passed away Sunday at Crouse Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Our earthly angel went home to be with the Lord. There to greet her was the love of her life, her husband, Jim. Donna was a kind, loving and generous person with the biggest heart, quietly giving to others in need. Her family meant the world to her and she meant the world to us. Donna was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area and was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church. She was a ground breaker as a female business owner of DJC Construction, back in the 1970's. She was employed by the SCSD, sold real estate for 14 years and retired from Main Street School of the NSCSD. She loved spending time with her family, traveling with her daughters, playing bridge and Black Jack was a favorite at the local casinos. She was a former member of the Altar and Rosary and Mother's Club at St. James, as well as Lakeshore, Onondaga and Cavalry Clubs. She was a volunteer at the Francis House and currently an auxiliary member. Donna was predeceased by her husband, James, in 2006; sisters, Patricia and Sharon; brother, Richard and parents, Stanley and Margaret Clothier. She is survived by her daughters, Pamela and Karen; sister, Joanne (Richard) Lighton, Sr.; brother, Robert (Bonnie) Clothier and several nieces and nephews. A private service was held at Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Contributions may be made, in lieu of flowers, to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave, Syracuse, NY 13208. Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits

Published by Syracuse Post Standard from Mar. 4 to Mar. 10, 2019.
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My deepest condolences to you Karen and your family. I know how much you loved her and will miss her terribly. Your friends from the Teacher Centers are thinking of you and holding you in our hearts. May the pain of your loss be washed away with all the happy memories you hold dear.

Brenda Aull-Klaben

May 21, 2019

Pam and Karen,

I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a great lady and I enjoyed working with her. She made everyday interesting and funny.

Donna Gavett

March 15, 2019

To the family and friends of Donna Culotti, please accept my condolences. May you find comfort knowing that those who died God keeps them in his memory. And at Psalms 116:15 they are precious in God's eyes

Karen

March 10, 2019

Dear Karen,
I think of you and your mom often when I'm working here at Francis House. You both have been missed. Sending you and your family healing thoughts and prayers to help you through this tough time. Donna always made me smile and her love and compassion was never ending. With love from your family at Francis House.

March 7, 2019

Dear Karen and Pam,
My deepest sympathy on the death of your beautiful mother. Her smile lit up a room and her warm greetings I will miss...she was a sweetheart and I always loved greeting and being greeted by her. I think our instant bond was knowing that I too was a widow. Know that she will be remembered in prayer at all of our weekend Masses here at St. Margaret's and know that you will be in my continued prayers. Rest in peace, Mrs. Culotti...pray for us as we pray for you!

Carleen Smith

March 7, 2019

Dearest Karen and Pam, am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Know she will be deeply missed. Will be holding you both in prayer.
Eileen

March 7, 2019

Donna was a very loving , caring person. I first met this sweet lady at Main Street School. I had a granddaughter who was terminally ill and your Mom was always there with a shoulder when I was down. Also handing me money to get my granddaughter her favorite ice cream. She surely was a angel to all who really knew her. So very sorry for your loss. She will truly be missed but I will always have her in my heart!

Janice Bedell

March 6, 2019

Sorry for the family and friends of Donna. I remember her fondly working with her at Main Street. You' would see her at the locker whenever she got a chance putting on her lipstick. Beautiful person!

Judy Macko

March 6, 2019

Sending my condolences to you and your family Pam, what a remarkable and loving woman your Mom was as the obituary was written beautifully. Cherish your precious memories.

Joyce Dibble

March 6, 2019

Prayers and condolences for Donna's family.
-GR Lighton & Family

Gary Lighton

March 5, 2019

Praying for the family in this difficult time.
JoAnn and Greg Verone

March 4, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

The Fergerson Family

March 4, 2019

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