Donald Ceccarelli

Donald Ceccarelli obituary, Bakersfield, CA

Donald Ceccarelli

Donald Ceccarelli Obituary

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Donald Ceccarelli was born on April 29, 1943 and on January 7, 2025 he passed away. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Paul and Alice Ceccarelli; his sister, Linda Ceccarelli; his brothers, Theodore Ceccarelli and Anthony Ceccarelli. He left behind a wife of 52 years, Dorothy Ceccarelli; sisters, Mary Rhine and Marlyin Williams; niece, Roni Rhine; nephew, Rick Rhine and niece, Renne Householder and Coco Peterson, Wendy, Adam, April and Jenny. He was great at whatever sport he did, baseball and football. He taught himself how to play the guitar. He served our country in the US Navy. He retired from the railroad after 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed.
Greenlawn Funeral Home Southwest

2739 Panama Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93313

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