Emil J. De Donato

Emil J. De Donato

Emil De Donato Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 27, 2018.
Emil was born on August 29, 1918 and passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018. Emil was a resident of Florida at the time of passing. In 1978 he successfully received his real estate license from Central Florida College in Ocala, FL. After High School, starting as an errand boy in a New York City Commercial Art Studio, he worked his way up to Assistant Production Manager in an advertising company until he was drafted into the U.S. Army on January 28. 1941, eleven months before the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the church that loves and supports he and Audrey to this day: St. John the Baptist Catholic Community 7525 S. US Hwy 41 Dunnellon, FL 34432 Donations may be made to: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 7525 US-41, Dunnellon FL 34432 Attn: Food Pantry Visitation at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Chuch from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on February 28, 2018.

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February 28, 2018

Pam Maguire Scholla posted to the memorial.

February 27, 2018

Rick DeDonato posted to the memorial.

February 27, 2018

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Pam Maguire Scholla

February 28, 2018

You sound like such an interesting man. Rest in God's peace.

Married 55 years in this picture...total 67...forever

Rick DeDonato

February 27, 2018

In their first apartment in 1951. Mom pregnant with Ralph

Rick DeDonato

February 27, 2018

Mom and Dad danced like EVERYONE was watching...and they were.

Rick DeDonato

February 27, 2018

1950 in NJ...right before they married

Rick DeDonato

February 27, 2018

We made the coolest Christmas Cards

Rick DeDonato

February 27, 2018

Always the best dancers on the floor

Rick DeDonato

February 27, 2018

My ever-lovin' Pigeon

Rick DeDonato

February 27, 2018

I took this during a session where Dad was interviewed for a WWII Documentary

Rick DeDonato

February 27, 2018

Hey Dad...I hope you don't mind I went a little overboard on your obituary. I know you said keep it short...but then you went and lived this amazing long life. It was tough. But now the world knows just what a cool guy you always were. I love you Dad...and respect you. That was always important. I'm going to add a few pictures, too. You loved pictures. Rest in Peace, Dad...then make a list...and do to heaven what you did here on this world you loved...make it a better place. SALUTE.

Carolyn Cairns

February 27, 2018

Rest In Peace Mr D. I will miss my polka dance partner at St John, but more than anything, I'll miss your smile and hugs. You will always be in our thoughts, out hearts, and prayers. Love, Carolyn and Michael Cairns

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