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ANTHONY DONATO Obituary

DONATO, Anthony C. Of Wellesley, MA and formerly of Westfield, NJ passed away on January 13, 2014. Mr. Donato leaves behind his loving wife, Patricia and two adoring daughters. Carlene Geraci and her husband Lorenzo of Duxbury, MA, and Marggy Gabriel and her husband Philippe of Wellesley, MA. Cherished grandfather of Charlotte, Sabrina, and Audrey Gabriel. He is also survived by his two sisters, Frances Tango of Brandon, FL and Veronica York of Wood-Ridge, NJ. A graduate of Pratt Institute with a B.F.A in Industrial Design, Mr. Donato was the former Senior Product Designer at Lightolier. Mr. Donato invented track lighting, holding the first patent awarded in 1961. Throughout his career he designed lighting fixtures for the track system, obtaining 32 U.S. Patents and numerous professional accolades, including being honored as a Fellow of the Illuminating Engineering Society. The products he designed are still found today in museums, galleries, retail spaces, and homes worldwide including The Museum of Modern Art and The Smithsonian. Funeral Mass at St. Paul Church, 502 Washington St., Wellesley MA, 02482 at 10am on Saturday, January 18, 2014. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Reception to follow thereafter. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association , NE Chapter, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472. For directions and guestbook gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781 235 4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2014.

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November 20, 2015

Dear family,
my sympathy for your loss of future time with Tony.
you are so blessed to be a family with him.
I had worked with him early in my career at Lightolier in Jersey city and Secaucus.
I was not in the Department that he had created, but while in the Decorative Design Department we always had positive, beneficial interactions. tony was an inspiration to me as a young adult, I was able to go on with the confidence to create and invent. A Columbus day does not go by without conveying Tony's thoughts " hey you guys have your Holidays, I'm going to enjoy mine". Tony was proud of his heritage but especially proud of his family.
May God continue to bless you all.
Joel Karan

Alan Pinchook

February 3, 2014

Dear Marggy and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I was extremely blessed to have worked with you Dad. He was a great example of dedication and kindness towards others.

Joan Esposito

January 31, 2014

Dear Family. I was very saddened to hear of Tony's passing. I worked with him at Lightolier for over 20 years and he taught me most of what I know about track lighting and lighting in general. He was always kind and very generous with him time and explanations. A true gentleman. My condolences. Sincerely

Peter & Joan Esposito Medeiros

January 29, 2014

Dear Patricia and family, We have just learned about Tony and wish to express our deepest sympathies. He is a long time friend & collegue whose intelligence & insite in the design of lighting is already missed.A good man

Chin Family

January 29, 2014

Our deepest condolences to your family on this very sad loss. I worked with Tony and have many fond memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 29, 2014

I had the pleasure to work with Tony at Lightolier for several years. He was a kind creative person who I will always remember.

Rev. 21:3, 4 ~ Kim

January 22, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Frances Tango

January 16, 2014

My brother was a wonderful person & I will miss him dearly. Go with God Anthony. love you Frances

Ginger Martino

January 16, 2014

Tony was a kind and gentle soul and although. I only knew him for a short time, he taught me a lot about life.
Rest in Peace You will be missed.

Ray Miller

January 16, 2014

To the Donato and York families our heartfelt sympathies go out to you today.
Sincerely,
Pat Moran and Ray Miller

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10:00 a.m.

St. Paul Church

502 Washington St., Wellesley , MA

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Woodlawn Cemetery

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