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Donna LaPenna Obituary

Donna LaPenna (Iacovelli), of Quincy, passed away at her home after recent health issues March 30, 2020. Donna was loved by so many. She loved to cook, sew, shop, take road trips, especially to Florida, watch crime shows, and be with her family, particularly her grandchildren. She always looked forward to her lunch dates with her school friends. Donna was always the one who made you laugh and always knew the right thing to say. She was the best Mother and Nonnie. She is survived by her husband Bob, her daughters Dawn LaPenna. Carrie LaPenna-Sullivan, Lauren LaPenna,Donna Peterson and her son Michael J. Sullivan. Her grandchildren Andrew and Anthony Sullivan and her granddaughter Sophia LaPenna. Also her sister's Mary Ioannilli and Linda Grazioso her brother Johnny Iacovelli and her many beloved nieces and nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Donna may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005. Normally, the funeral is an opportunity for the community to gather in support of one another. Although we cannot gather together with Donna's family at this time, friends may still offer their support by visiting www.Keohane.com and sharing a special memory or message. For those who cannot access the website, please call 1-800-KEOHANE to have your message added.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Apr. 1, 2020.

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Neal Bloom

August 13, 2020

Very sorry to hear of your loss your mother was a wonderful woman I don’t know if you remember me my name is Neal Bloom I used to sell items to your family Take care and stay well

April 1, 2020

Bob, Dawn,Carrie and Lauren so sorry to hear about Donna. She was the Best! I have so many wonderful memories of her and your family.she loved her family so much. Wish I could give you all a hug. Thinking of you. Love Mariann & George McQuinn

Peter Chella

April 1, 2020

Donna,Classmate and friend, you were always able to make us smile and laugh.We will miss you.

April 1, 2020

Donna was one of the nicest people you could meet. She was always there to make you laugh no matter when you talked you knew you would be laughing the whole time. She was always there to help. RIP my friend your family will be lost without you.
Noreen Fahey

American Heart Association

April 1, 2020

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Al Pecce

April 1, 2020

I knew Donna from Coddington Elementary School and have been friends ever since. Anytime I ran into her she always had a smile on her face and a positive attitude. Always a pleasure talking with her. So sorry for your loss. She will be missed for sure.

Valerie Schuetz

April 1, 2020

i am, so sorry to hear of the death of your mom. Please accept my sympathy for the whole family

April 1, 2020

So sorry to hear that Donna has Passed, I remember seeing her here and there met her through my husband Anthony Centrella Jr. She was always so friendly always laughing that's what i remember most about her. Our condolence's to Bob and the whole Family!

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