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Donna Bakalar Obituary
Donna Marie Bakalar
1957 ~ 2024
Donna passed away unexpectedly in July 2024. Daughter of the late Anthony and Dolores Passalacqua. She will be sadly missed by her life long partner of 45 years Joseph Bakalar. Dear mother of Danica (Kevin) and Joe (Amy). Devoted Grandmom to Joshua and James. Donna is the sister of the late Kathryn Diller and Frankie Passalacqua. She is also survived by her niece Kathy ann and nephew Charles "Chuck." Donna enjoyed gardening and painting. She truly loved spending time with her grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather to remember Donna on Wednesday July 31, 2024 beginning at 6pm at the Slabinski Sucharski Funeral Home, 2614 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19137. (Parking on premises). Religious service will begin at 7:30pm. Interment will be held privately.
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