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Donald X. Sanelli

1934 - 2023

BORN

1934

DIED

2023

Donald Sanelli Obituary

April 18, 1934 - August 7, 2023 Donald Frank Sanelli passed away peacefully in the early morning of Monday, August 7th, 2023 at his home in Oceanside, California. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Cindy, his faithful children, Christine and Anthony, and his grandchildren Ryan, Alexandra and Lorelai. Don will be missed by his eldest brother, Albert, his youngest brother, Nick, and is preceded in death by his older brother, Samuel. Funeral will be held 9/15, details here: https://everloved.com/life-of/donald-sanelli/

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Sep. 10, 2023.

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