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Donald Fumo Obituary
Donald Fumo, age 51, of Matthews passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010, from injuries sustained as result of a motorcycle accident.
He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond.
Donald was born October 18, 1958 in Trenton, New Jersey. Following graduation from Steinert High School, he entered the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he earned a B.S. degree. Donald, a 19-year veteran teacher in the CMS School System, had a passion for mathematics and his students. He was presently an Honors Math teacher at East Meck High School. Donald was a loving son, brother, husband, and father and was truly devoted to his entire family. He enjoyed camping and traveling with his family. He also enjoyed working with his hands and could fix just about anything. He was a long-time music lover and possessed a unique sense of humor.
Donald's immediate family includes his wife Donna; two sons, Vincent and Matthew; one daughter, Katie; his mother, Dorothy; sisters, Carol Everett and husband, William, Joan Balerna and husband, Dave, Kathy Grant; brother, Raymond Fumo Jr. and wife, Maureen; numerous nieces, nephews, and loving in-laws.
The family will gather from 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM, Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at St Luke Catholic Church, 13700 Lawyers Rd, Charlotte, NC 28227. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 12:00 PM, Thursday, June 12, 2010, also at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Don Fumo's Children's Scholarship Fund, c/o Wachovia Bank, 5926 Weddington Monroe Rd, Wesley Chapel, NC, 28104.
The Fumo family is in the care of Gaskin Services, Matthews, where online condolences may be made in Mr. Fumo's Book of Memories at www.gaskinservices.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Donald Fumo
Casey Hammeke
February 9, 2024
Donald had a wonderful and a loving
wife Donna and a wonderful and loving sister Kathy Fumo Grant
Casey Hammeke
February 9, 2024
Donald had a wonderful and a loving wife Donna and a wonderful and loving sister Kathy Fumo Grant.
Casey Hammeke
February 9, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Casey Hammeke
November 25, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Anne Casey Hammeke
August 21, 2023
Don had a wonderful family and he had a wonderful wife named Donna and both Don and his wife Donna had wonderful children, Matt, Katie, and Vince. Don had a wonderful sister one of his sisters named Kathy Grant. I am so sorry about the loss of your husband, Donna, and for his
children to as well. Matt Katie and Vince I am so sorry about your father. You all will be in my very own thoughts and prayers
Mark Skwara
October 11, 2010
The world lost one of it's best. I will always remember Don as a kind loving person, a friend and an Acre Boy. Sympathy to all his family.
Ginny Kiernan-Kehr
June 12, 2010
So sorry for your loss. I went to Steinert with Don. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
June 10, 2010
To the Fumo Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
The Giusto Family - MRHS Soccer
Annette Helms
June 10, 2010
We will always remember Don in our hearts. Many memories of camping, being neighbors and the time him and Vincent brought a game to Ryan after getting stiches. He was a wonderful man and will be missed.
Ricky, Annette, Ryan & Gage Helms
Nathan Dills
June 10, 2010
Very sorry to hear, we will continue to keep the Fumo family in our thoughts and prayers, I didn't know a lot about Don but I knew his family and they were all awesome, I do know that I was at a wedding once and had a little too much to drink and he went out of his way to take my car and I home, to make sure we got there safely and I will never forget how kind and generous that was of him and I also remember his great smile.
Myra Jackson
June 10, 2010
Donna, I am sorry to hear about your loss. I have not met your husband but I am sure he was a wonderful husband and father. I hope that you can be strong for your family. I will keep you in my prayers!!
June 10, 2010
Vince- We are so sorry for your loss. May God's love and peace surround you and your family during this very difficult time. Our deepest sympathy-
Barbara Thomas
Brian Thomas
Mary, Jerry, Will, Ben and Brian Propst
June 9, 2010
We are saddened to hear about your tragic loss! The Fumo family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Edward & Lillian Kiernan
June 9, 2010
To the Fumo Family
Sorry to hear about your tragic loss. You are in our prayers.
Gina Sebero
June 9, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
The Ashman Family
June 9, 2010
We will miss seeing Don outside working in his garage. We enjoyed hearing him talk about the Fumo vacation adventures. Don was a great family man and we are praying for his entire family.
Betsy Fitch
June 9, 2010
Dear Donna, I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will miss him, but you'll always have him in your heart. May the comfort of your family and friends help ease your pain.
Regretfully,
Allison Langford
June 9, 2010
I never had Mr. Fumo as a teacher, but he tutored me for calculus, and i give him all the credit for me passing that AP class. He was always willing to help and was very patient with me (math is not my subject at all) Even though I have not seen him in over five years he left a lasting impression on me. I want his family to know that he was a wonderful person who really did a make a difference in his students lives. He was a great asset to East Meck and he will be remembered. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jeff, Debbie, Ellis & Corey Nance
June 9, 2010
Donna, Vincent, Matthew & Katie,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband/Dad
Cherish the memories..
Godspeed,
Michael Plyler
June 9, 2010
Donna & Children, Know that you are in my thoughts..No words can say how sorry I am. Love Michael Plyler
June 9, 2010
Our deepest, heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family. My son, Matt, had Mr. Fumo for 2 years in IB Math Studies and loved his class. Mr. Fumo even wrote letters of recommendation for my son to go to the Air Force Academy (2009). He was a wonderful teacher and worked so well with his students, parents and colleagues. He spent extra time with me during Open House at East Meck. He was a great teacher ! He touched many people and our family grieves with you for this tragic, sudden loss. It hurts to lose such a spirited teacher with Math Wisdom! Our hearts are with you.
The Jeffries Family-Holly, James (2007) and Matthew (2009)
Stebie Thompson
June 9, 2010
My love to all the Fumo Family. Think of all the love Don shared with so so many people. God must need another musician to lead the young people in heaven. Joan I love you bunches & please think of the good times. God Bless Your Family and my prayers are with all of you during these sad days.
Stebie Thompson,
Former Music Teacher at Hemby Bridge
Connie Wood
June 9, 2010
I would run into Don quite frequently in the copy room at East Meck. He would always make fun of me for "hogging" the copier. But he was always there to help me if the darn thing acted up. I never met his family, but I know he was a loving father. A few times when I had to proctor a test in his classroom, I noticed the pictures of his kids proudly displayed. We both started at East at about the same time. I still feel like I should see him in the hall or hear his voice. He is really going to be missed.
Shelby Parker
June 9, 2010
Im sorry for your loss i am a student at east mecklenburg ive never had mr.fumo as a teacher but i would always pass him in the hallways and speack to him and he would always ask me how my day is going and would always make me feel good. even though i graduate this year he is still gonna be missed.
Joe and Beverly Bugda
June 9, 2010
Dear Donna and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss and we will keep Don and your family in our prayers.
June 9, 2010
We are very sorry for your loss. God Bless You.
Tonnetta, Lamont and Joshua Taylor
Tom and Linda Michaud
June 9, 2010
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. It is such a tragedy. Don and his family are in our prayers.
MILLIE AND JIM
June 9, 2010
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS THE WHOLE WORLD LOSS A GOOD PERSON.GOD HAS A PLAN..US HUMANS DONT UNDERSTAND AND YOUR LIFE WILL BE EMPTY BUT GOD WILL WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU ALL JUST TRUST IN GOD HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU ALWAYS KNOW YOU HAVE A VERY SPECIAL ANGEL WATCHING OVER YOU ALL.....MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Pam and Danny Hart
June 9, 2010
To the Fumo family we send our deepest and sincerest condolences. So sorry for your loss. Don was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Chris & JC Lawrence
June 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Don was such a super guy. He will truly be missed. Please know if there is anything we can do for you, all you need to do is ask.
June 9, 2010
"I am so sorry for the loss of Don. I was an administrative secretary at East Mecklenburg 10 years ago and I remember what a good teacher he was and how well liked he was by everyone. Vicki Held
June 9, 2010
Donna and kids,
Don was such a great soccer coach to our son Joseph when he played for Hemby Bridge. We appreciated your whole family, too. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The D'Addezios Kannapolis, NC
Evan Bloom
June 9, 2010
Katie, Donna and family,
Love to you all and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. You have my deepest sympathy.
Coach Evan and family
Leigh Nock
June 9, 2010
Although I did not know your brother personally, I do know Don's sister, Kathy from the school her children attend. My prayers are with you and your entire family. May you find peace knowing he is with the angels and watching over you all.
Kathy's Friends - Susan Little and family
June 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Fumo family. The family has gone through a tremendous amount of pain already - our hearts ache for this tragic loss. Please know that God will continue to sustain you.
Marie Boon
June 8, 2010
Much love to the whole family. You are in our continuous prayers.
June 8, 2010
Donna, Vince, Matt and Katie, Know that my deepest sympathy is for you all. My thoughts and prayers are that God will hold you in his loving arms and sustain you during this most difficult time. Don will be greatly missed and remembered for his loving spirit Paula Bailey (Orangeburg, SC)
Dove Family
June 8, 2010
To the Fumo family,
Our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Brock Miller
June 8, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I graduated from East Meck in 2002 and I had Mr. Fumo for two of the four years I was there. He was a great teacher and a great man. I am deeply saddened and if there is anything I can do please let me know.
Janice Deane
June 8, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Womer Family
June 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort
June 8, 2010
Donna and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our Prayers are going out to you and the kids. I will remember how he was always playing ball or riding with the kids in the neighborhood. I know he was a Great Dad,
and from what I have read he really touched alot of other kids in his life.
God Bless You and Your Family,
Rocky and Robin Crenshaw
Linda Gianios
June 8, 2010
Dear Donna and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 8, 2010
Donna and Katie,
Taylor and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. I sure enjoyed talking to your husband at the softball games when Katie and Taylor played. Know we are praying for comfort for your family.
Taylor and Maggie Wyatt
June 8, 2010
May God's light guide you through the days ahead. We have lost a special member of the Eask family!
Ray Suarez
June 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fumo family. May God Bless the Fumo family and continue to guide and comfort them. Though I didn't know Don really well, I know his lovely daughter Katie who plays softball with my daughter. My heart breaks for her because I know how special little girls are to their daddies.
Sandra Schmitt
June 8, 2010
Your family is in my prayers. I know first hand what your family is going through. Lost my husband in August 2009 because someone else didn't watch what they were doing. I know this is a great lost to your family. God be with you.
The Schmitt Family (Raleigh, NC)
Wisdom Family
June 8, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our prayers. Your neighbors on Mill Race Lane,
Andy Hagler
June 8, 2010
Donna, Katie and the Fumo Family,
I'm am so sorry for your loss. Just know you are in our thoughts and Prayers.
Coach Andy and Family
Roger Plyler
June 8, 2010
To Donna Fumo and Family I send my sincere condolences.
Patricia Smith
June 8, 2010
So sorry to hear of this accident. A beloved teacher is a great loss to the whole community. My prayers are for you and for Donald's soul.
P.Smith (Matthews)
June 8, 2010
Terry Drohan
June 8, 2010
Donna....I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Don. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Terry
June 8, 2010
Dad you will always be missed and never be forgotten!
Annamarie Robinson
June 8, 2010
Joan
So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother at such a young age. What a shock for everyone, my prayers are with you and your family at this time. From everything I've read and seen on the internet he was greatly loved, admired and respected.
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