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Donald Girodo Obituary
September 21, 1937 - March 6, 2016
Donald Girodo passed away on March 6, 2016, in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was 78 years old.
He was born on September 21, 1937, to Antonio and Myrtle (McDonald) Girodo. Donald was raised in Silverton, Colorado, where he graduated high school.
Donald married his wife, Janice Lewis, on October 1, 1983.
He was a member of Moose Lodge #270 since 1971, and he enjoyed deep sea fishing, hunting, bowling, and traveling.
Donald is survived by his wife, Janice; sons, Michael Girodo, Boulder, CO; Anthony and Donnie Girodo, Grand Junction, CO, and Calvin Whitman, Silt, CO; daughters, Peggy Rippy, Silt, CO, and Angela Martinez, Parachute, CO; sister, Diana Robinson, Amado, AZ; 11 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial services for Donald will be held at Martin Mortuary, 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 19, 2016, with a Graveside service to follow at Orchard Mesa Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Donald's name to Clifton Fire Department, 3254 F Road, Clifton, CO 81520.
Condolences for the family may be left at MartinMortuary.com.
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Kathy Richmond-Schultz
March 19, 2016
Heaven has received a beautiful soul to walk with those we love, who have gone before us. You will be missed here on earth but Heaven will be an even brighter more beautiful place. Gods peace be with those of us left here on earth. Until we meet again. ♡♡♡
Kathy Richmond-Schultz
March 19, 2016
My heart goes out to all of the Girodo family. l Loved that Man. It has been a long time since our paths have crossed , but I will always remember his smile and kind soul. I will be thinking of you all. May Gods love give you peace in knowing he is with him. May your hearts feel the love he had for you and your minds remember all the good memories of him. Love to you all! Kathy
Bill Busking
March 15, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike, Tony, Donnie and Family from a long time ago friend and fellow worker. We had a lot of good times together, sorry I couldn't be there. Bill Busking
Janis marie Pengarthit -todeschi
March 15, 2016
My deepest condolences go out to you Donny,Mike,Tony and all of Uncle Don 's family. He will be missed.I new him well in my younger years and loved him most out of all my uncles in my life. He was always good to me and I thank him for that. Rest in peace Uncle Don.I love you.
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Geoff Paddock
March 14, 2016
Tony and Donnie I wish you both my condolences on the loss of your father. It has been a number of years since we all played Little League together but those bonds created are never dulled by life or time. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and with your family. Peace be with you all.
Mary Ann Lindsay
March 12, 2016
Our prayers go out to my cousin, Don's, family and friends. He was a really great guy who will be missed. He was a real hunk and lots of fun!! Rest in peace, Don. God bless all of you.
March 10, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the Girodo Family. There are lots of good memories of times we all spent together growing up and going to school in Silverton. He will be missed by many.
In God's Love,
Sandy Bell Eastman
Ginny Bird
March 10, 2016
My love, thoughts & prayers to the Girodo
family. God bless you all. Many precious
memories of our growing up in Silverton.
God bless you all. Ginny Bird, nee
Gin Brown, Silverton High School class
of 1956.
Shirley Bresciani
March 8, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of Don's passing. I know he will be missed. He was one of my favorite cousins, always so much fun to be around. I had not seen him in many years but have many fond memories from the times we were together at family gatherings.
Rest in peace Don and know how much you were loved by family and friends. Prayers for you and your family. Love, Shirley Bresciani
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