Robert Donadee Obituary
Robert was born June 9, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of Frank and Janet Partington Donadee, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1976 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked for B & G Trucking and Construction for 20 years, retiring in 2020.
Robert enjoyed golfing, hiking and bowling, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family.
He leaves behind his wife of nearly 38 years, Georgann "Gigi" Gourlas Donadee, whom he married Oct. 17, 1987; his two daughters, Macy (Sean) O'Brien of Struthers and Tiffany (Matthew) Squicquero of Boardman; his mother, Janet Donadee of Austintown; four grandchildren, Evelynn, Connor, Lucas and Autumn; three brothers, his twin, Richard Donadee of Austintown, John (Brenda) Donadee of South Range, and Thomas (Karen) Donadee of Canfield; his sister-in-law, Tina Timko; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Family and friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown, where a celebration of life service will follow at 6 p.m.
Robert will be remembered for his easy smile, his love of the outdoors, his devotion to family, and the quiet strength with which he lived his life. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
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477 North Meridian Road, Youngstown, OH 44509
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