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Zachary Donatti Obituary

Zachary Garriet Donatti has gone on to a better place after a roofing accident. At the age of 19 he had led a full life. He was a great son who had lots of accomplishments in barrel racing, horseback riding and quarter midgets racing. He later moved on to the big track at New Smyrna Beach Speedway racing trucks and late models. He was a great honor roll student, mentor and teacher that loved life. Together with his father, Tom Donatti they ran Tom Donatti Construction. He leaves behind many loved ones, and friends and he will be greatly missed. Zach is survived by his parents Tish and Tommy E. Donatti, maternal grandmother, Waunetta Zimmer (Meme), paternal grandparents, Jayne and Harry Theal (Nan and Pop), step mother, Valerie Weiss, and step sisters, Katy and Kelsey Weiss.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Jun. 24, 2014.

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team gertsch

December 30, 2014

Steve & Tracey Wallschlaeger

November 30, 2014

This time of year will no doubt be so hard, just dredge through one day at a time...wishing your entire family strength this holiday season-Hang in there and lean on each other <3

Traci and Selina

June 25, 2014

Our hearts go out to the Donatti family during this difficult time. Zack was truly a great young man who will be missed by all.

Deanna Helton

June 25, 2014

Tom, Val & Tish are thoughts and prayers are with you each and every day to get through this horrible loss. He was such a great person. The Helton's

Ray Catheline

June 25, 2014

You all are in our thoughts and prayers over this great loss of a wonderful boy. May you find peace in the coming days. The Catheline family.

Lisa

June 25, 2014

Sending our heartfelt condolences to Zachary's dear family for this tragic loss. Please be assured that God will help you cope with the heavy weight of your loss.(Psalm 68:19). Blessed be Almighty God who daily carries the load for us.

Peggy Butler

June 24, 2014

What a special young man who touched so many peoples lives. You will truly be missed and will always be in my heart! Love and miss yea! <3

June 24, 2014

Zach meet Joey...Joey meet Zach.I expect to see you two fishing on the River Jordan when I get there!

Maureen Taylor

June 24, 2014

Tish, my condolences. Prayer will sustain you.

you were always a kidder so this was for you.

Julia GERTSCH

June 24, 2014

Zack Paul just read the News Journal artical AND IS CRYING AGAIN i do not know how we will ever get past your death he loved you like a son over the years he has helped handle many of the qma drivers but you were different i guess because Tim and your conection. we all miss you hun. love the Gertsch's

Kathy Spears

June 24, 2014

You will be greatly missed at New Smyrna Speedway. Bless you and your family.

henry rader

June 24, 2014

you will always be with us , we all know you were one of the good ones .prayers and condolences to the family and friends

Linda Nerone

June 24, 2014

I am so sorry for your great loss. God will hold you close during this difficult time. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Angela Bernal

June 24, 2014

Tish I am so sorry for the loss of your son. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Mick Heard

June 24, 2014

Tom and Tish, please accept our deepest sympathy. Katie O'Connor enjoyed barrel racing Zach and then learning from him on the quarter midget track. In this difficult time please know that all parents share in your pain. Mick & Susan Heard, Nickolas Heard and Katie O'Connor

Susan Zona

June 24, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Zack was a great kid and will be remembered by all.

Debbie Lococo

June 24, 2014

May God comfort you and your family and keep you strong until you meet again in Heaven.

Sherry Jenkins

June 24, 2014

I'm sorry we never met, Zack, but you are so greatly missed by your family and many friends. I wish you a blessed and restful sleep in Christ our Savior, until you meet again.

Roxanne Steiny

June 24, 2014

Zach was an amazing person. Tom and Tish you raised a remarkable son and the world was a better place with him in it. His smile, sense of humor and charisma will never be forgotten. He has won his final race and will always be with us in our hearts forever.

Debbie Edwards

June 24, 2014

I'm so sorry for the loss of your son and friend. Sending prayers for comfort at this sad time.He is now with the highest God smiling down upon you.

Debbie Edwards

June 24, 2014

Many prayers.

Debbie Edwards

June 24, 2014

I'm so very sorry for the loss of a great young man. Zach will remain forever in many hearts. Sending my condolences and prayers for comfort to his loved ones.

Melanee & Kaitlynn Bryans

June 24, 2014

Many thoughts and Prayers to the family. May God help you get through this tough time. Know that he will be watching from above. R.I.P Zach.

CAROLE HURA

June 24, 2014

HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED

kayla Ballentine

June 24, 2014

The great ones are always taken to early

Betty O'Laughlin

June 24, 2014

He did more in his short life than most people do in a lifetime

Pearl Tecarr

June 24, 2014

Zach was a very special young man. He will be remembered this way too. Another Angel in Heaven.

Isabel McLaughlin

June 24, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Zack was in my class for a only short time, but I immediately noticed what a great kid he was. Life does not make sense a lot of the time, especially with the loss of a child... there is strength and love around you... use it and remember the good times.

stacey chisholm

June 24, 2014

Tish and Tom, you are both in my prayers.

June 24, 2014

He will always be cherished.

June 24, 2014

Tish just know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and take comfort in knowing that Zack was a wonderful young man and he will be missed greatly. Brenda and Joe Fogg

Melanie Arbogast

June 24, 2014

gone but never forgotten he lives on in our hearts for ever

Dawn Johnson-Evans

June 24, 2014

Our very deepest sympathies are with you. The world was a better place with Zack in it. May he spread his angel wings and race hard.

Suzanne Davis

June 24, 2014

No sadness can compare with that of losing a precious child. Our deepest sympathy to the family in your time of sorrow. Your second family at the Clerk's office is here to help during these hard times. Peace be with you.

Joel Tippins

June 24, 2014

The great ones are always taken too early

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