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Donald MINUTILLO Obituary

MINUTILLO, Donald Donald Minutillo, 66, of West Hartford died on November 9, 2010. He was born in Salem, MA. He is survived by his wife Nancy Curran, two sons; Alex Logan and Aron Digumarthi of California, and three brothers; Frank, Robert, and Richard Minutillo. Donald was a professional musician all of his life. He began his career performing with the Boston Youth Orchestra and the Salem Philharmonic. He received his BM in Percussion at Hartt College of Music. He was a member of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra for 35 years, and many other orchestras. Donald was a visiting lecturer in percussion at UConn, CCSU, and Hartford Conservatory. He was Dean of the Diploma Program at the Hartford Conservatory for 15 years, and also served as acting director. Donald was the owner of the Music Score in Rocky Hill for 12 years and built several beautiful harpsichords for his wife Nancy. A mass of Christian burial will be held November 15 at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Incarnation, 544 Prospect St. Wethersfield. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home; 34 Beaver Rd., Wethersfield, from 3 - 5 p.m. Sunday, November 14.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Nov. 12, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald MINUTILLO

16 Entries

Linda Dadak

December 14, 2023

Did Donald play the drums while at Salem High School?

Jerry O'Dannel

November 6, 2021

It doesn't seem that long to me since Don passed away. We were not close friends but I had/still have great respect for him. He taught my drummer so well that he could follow my hand written scoring reminders. That's much better than average for a rock band member. Don did marry someone that was a good friend of mine. I never wanted her to hurt but his passing is just a part of life isn't it? My prayer now, for Nancy and the kids, is to not be suffering so much as 10 years ago. Time doesn't heal so much as it scars over the pain. It still will hurt (mostly but not only) when his memory is vividly remembered. I will always remember him as someone who tried to do the best for me that he could. He was a good man.

Jerry O'Dannel

May 21, 2011

Nancy: It's been many years since we last spoke. I see you found your great love and lived a wonderful life with him. I lost Linda some years back and do empathize with some of how you feel. Your heart was always in your music and that will sustain you while you heal; and you will heal. My prayers are with you and yours.

Susan Spaulding

November 23, 2010

Dear Nancy, our deepest sympathies to you. I always enjoyed working with Don in Hartford and at the Boar's Head Festival. Anthony has also always said such kind things about him. He is remembered fondly in our home.
Sue Spaulding and Anthony DeQuattro

Sinan Bakir

November 18, 2010

Dear Nancy,

I will always remember Don. He was a great, kind man and musician. He will be missed.
Love,

November 15, 2010

Dear Nancy, So sorry to hear about Don, We think of you often since we moved away, the nicest neighbors and we enjoyed the cookouts with you both. In our thoughts and prayers, stay strong. Love Judie & Ed Kozlowski

susan lowenkron

November 14, 2010

Dear Nancy,

I had no idea that Don was so sick when we spoke not that long ago. My most sincere thoughts of sympathy go to you.

love,
Susan Lowenkron

Leanne Tan and family

November 14, 2010

Dear Nancy,
We were very sorry about your loss. Don was such a kind, pleasant person to talk to whenever I went to Music Score. Benjamin, Alan and Andrew had an opportunity learning percussion from Don. He was such a great teacher. He will truly be missed.

Michael Augeri

November 14, 2010

My sincerest sympathy Nancy, Don was a kind,wonderful man.I will miss him greatly.

Virginia Church

November 14, 2010

Dear Nancy, I was so sad to learn of your loss from Leo. Don was such a sweet man; I always enjoyed my conversations with him at The Music Score. I've quoted him numerous times and appreciated his musicianship.

Diane & Jim Day

November 14, 2010

Dear Nancy,
We were so sorry to hear of Don's passing. Our hearfelt sympahy goes out to you and the family. May you feel God's love and presence at this time and know you are loved by all your friends and family. He was a wonderful man and musician. The Conservatory will always be a part of our hearts!

Kristen Franzen

November 12, 2010

Dear Nancy,
It's been a long time since I have seen you or Don, but time does not ease the pain of hearing of Don's passing. He was a wonderful man who was nothing but kind. I really looked up to him as both a mentor and a musician. He will truly be missed. You'll be in my thoughts in prayers.

Karen Franzen

November 12, 2010

Nancy, so sorry to hear of Don's passing. We will keep you in thoughts & prayers. I'll think of him during every thunderstorm... he'll be playing percussion.

Joe Ganci

November 12, 2010

Dear Nancy,

I don't know if you remember me, but as a high school student in the 70's, I studied with Don at the Hartford Conservatory. I learned much more than music from him, and now, as a middle school music teacher, I use many of his words of wisdom with my own students.

I was surprised and deeply saddened when I heard of his passing. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Donna Murphy

November 12, 2010

Nancy ~
So sorry to read of Don's passing. He was such a strong figure in the music world in the Hartford area. It was always a pleasure to talk with him at The Music Score when stopping in for meetings of CSMTA and to purchase music. Caring thoughts to you and the family - may God guide you through this difficult time. Don will be the king of percussion in heaven.

Donna Murphy

November 12, 2010

My condolences to Nancy and Don's family. He was a friend for years and my memories of him as a classmate at Hartt are so vivid. He was a respected musician by his peers wherever he went and with whatever he pursued. I am so sorry to learn of his death.

Ed deGroat

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