Donald E. Pelino

Pelino, Donald E.
Gates: Friday, May 23, 2025, at age 83. Predeceased by his daughter, Dr. Nancy Pelino-King. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Margaret [Marcello] Pelino; daughters, Jeannie Pelino and Margaret "Peggy" (Richard) Klinger; son-in-law, Donald King; grandchildren, Matthew King, Natalie and Bejamin Klinger; brothers, C. Richard Pelino and Douglas (Maureen) Pelino; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Donald graduated from St. Monica's grammar school in 1955 and from
Aquinas Institute in 1959. He worked at Tobin Packing Co.
( where he met his bride, Marge) until May 1967. During Don's active-duty status with the U.S.A.R., he was trained as an Army electrician. Don worked at T.H. Greene in June of 1967, resulting in his enrollment in the J.A.T.C. Union Apprenticeship program. He attended additional schooling at Monroe Community College.
Donald was employed by Eastman Kodak Company.
Don was faithful and devoted to his wife, 3 daughters, his grandkids, relatives, and to his community. Don was a
member of St. Theodore's music ministry for over 50 years and had served on many other committees. Don's love for family,music,sports, and life in general, were second only to his love of God.
No prior calling. On Monday, June 2, all are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at 9:30 am in St. Theodore Church. Entombment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Theodore Church, 168 Spencerport Road, Rochester, NY 14606 in his memory.