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DONALD YONDO Obituary
Duke Gregory
May 28, 2019
Donnie: I shall always remember the first day we met. That snowy day in GR at our soon to be plant.
Maureen Whalen Pirozzo
June 17, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. We all had fun times and I have great memories of our families together on Iroquois. He was a wonderful person, so full of life. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Jyssica Yondo
June 12, 2013
<3 Love You, Papa!
Terry Mead
June 8, 2013
Uncle Don
You are most of my best childhood memories and your family and mine have such a special bond. You and Aunt Shirley raised the best people I have had the good fortune to know. I miss you and I know that you are likely NOT playing canasta in heaven!
Love you
Terry Arnold Mead
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Ralph & Carol Malone
June 7, 2013
Dear Shirley and Children,
We are so sorry to hear about Don's passing. We have nothing but good memories of times spent with him and all your family. We send our love and prayers. Love, Ralph & Carol Malone
DAVE& MARY MALONE
June 7, 2013
SHIRLEY& FAMILY,
SO SORRY TO HEAR THE NEWS,LOVE DON & ALL OF YOU,MISS YOU ALL
June 7, 2013
Shirley & family - So sorry to read of Don's death. We have memories of
his great sense of humor. Our sympathy to all. Frank & Lois Duiven
Lynn and Patrick Arnold
June 5, 2013
We have very fond memories of don and I remember when don barbecued all weekend and yelled I love you Shirley at the window. So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beth Terfa-Williams
June 5, 2013
Nurse Lynn and Family:
I was so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I've been praying for all of you this week. Please let me know if you need anything.
John Clark
June 4, 2013
Dear Yondo Family:
I have many fond memories of your father and your whole family. Your father taught me I have to come to the door and pick his daughter up for a date, not just honk the horn! There was a tremendous amount of love displayed in your family, no doubt started from the top. Lots of hugs and kisses as people came and went from Iraquois Street. My deepest sympathy to all of you and I'll keep you in my prayers.
June 4, 2013
Dear Yondo's,
I was truly sad to hear of Don's passing last Friday. I distinctly recall meeting him in Grand Rapids on a cold winter day in the 1960's. He had flown in from Cleveland to interview with Dick Strauss and myself for the job of production manager of Advanced Packaging Corporation. We were impressed and offered him the job. And the rest is history. He was the most dedicated employee that we ever had. He toiled relentlessly and was most valuable in our success. It was my pleasure to have known him. "Duke" Gregory
Tom LaFave
June 4, 2013
I remember your dad with the fondest of memories. He came to so many wrestling meets, and tournaments. He always had something positive to say to me no matter if I won or lost. My condolences to the entire Yondo family.
Mike Warholak
June 4, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the Yondo family, and all who knew Mr. Yondo. Although I didn't know him well, he and Mrs. Y always treated me like family. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.
Missy Schutt
June 4, 2013
Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Roy Starner
June 4, 2013
Dear Yondo Family, I have many great childhood memories of days long ago spent in Garfield Heights with our family and yours. Uncle Don will be remembered as a strong, principled, athletic, funny, loving, and hard working man. He could also be a little intimidating. I knew I'd better behave as a kid around him! You always knew when he was around. He had a great laugh and often displayed it. We have lost another great role model in our family. His shoes will be very hard to fill. Deepest condolences to Aunt Shirley and the Yondo Family for their loss. It is one that we all feel. Love Roy Starner.
Sheila (Bailey) Wittenbach
June 3, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Don Yondo. I don't even know where to begin. Within five minutes of beginning my job at Advance Packaging he yelled at me (with that twinkle in his eye). I knew immediately he was cut from the same cloth as my father and grandfather so I yelled back at him and a fast friendship was formed. I always enjoyed working for and with him. Whenever I did something for him he always said, "Thank you, baby"...and could get away with it. He showed firmness, kindness and respect for those that worked hard for him and the Company. I learned a great deal from him. I always saw such a profound love for his beautiful wife, Shirley, and children and grandchildren. And he made sure he told my fiance (now husband of 20 years) that he had better take good care of me! I have missed him dearly in the years since his retirement. He was one of the finest people I have had the pleasure of knowing in this life. Heaven is certainly a livelier place tonight for his presence there.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Yondo family.
June 3, 2013
Nurse Lynn & Family,
We're sending our deepest condolscences during your time of bereavement. May the Lord continue to keep all of you in His care! We will pray that the memories of your beloved father never leave your hearts. We're just a telephone, text, or email away. Please Nurse Lynn stay encouraged. We love and are praying for you all.
Love,
Sheena Brown & Family (KEC Mayfield Collegue)
Paul France
June 3, 2013
Dear Guy and Jackie,
I was so sorry to see that your father had passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.
Looking Fly... That Was Pretty Normal of Them
Jyssica Yondo
June 3, 2013
Nanny & Papa with Two of Their Many Grandchildren
Jyssica Yondo
June 3, 2013
So many memories here...
Jyssica Yondo
June 3, 2013
Nanny & Papa
Jyssica Yondo
June 3, 2013
Jyssica Yondo
June 3, 2013
Nanny & Papa
Jyssica Yondo
June 3, 2013
Last Summer
Jyssica Yondo
June 3, 2013
June 3, 2013
To the Yondo family. Your Father created a legacy to hang on to. Anyone who entered your home saw the love and respect this man taught. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Love Michael , Michelle and Cannon Paul
JT & Christine Weis
June 2, 2013
God our Father,
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.
Ward, may God Bless the journey and we will pray for your family.
June 2, 2013
Dear Lynn, Mark & Family,
Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Yondo Family at the loss of such a wonderful husband, dad, brother, and grandpa. I have fond memories of mom & dad's picture on your desk in the nurse's station and the great stories you would share. We want you to know that God's love and the love & prayers of so many friends are with you, Tim & Deb Kohane Family
sonya archer
June 2, 2013
We will miss Don!! Sorry we didnt get to spend another summer with him. Cherish the happy memories and funny sayings he had. :-)
June 2, 2013
Lynn, Your Dad was such an amazing & strong man!! Love you. Shirl xoxo
June 2, 2013
Lynn,So sorry to hear about your Dad, he has always been one of my very favorite memories of when I was young and all the parties when I would lay in bed and listen to him laugh in the basement or backyard. He always seemed to have such a joy for life, tell your family and especially your Mom how sad we are for all of your loss, all our love, Ray and Margo
Sue
June 2, 2013
Remembering your dad perfecting his bbq in his grill on iraquois. He is in heaven and you will see him again, take comfort in that truth.
Steve Dunn
June 2, 2013
God bless Mr. Yondo. He was a great man; he made the world a better place. In dying you are born to eternal life.
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