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Keith Donatto Obituary

Keith B. Donatto Sr. departed this life on Thursday November 8, 2018 at the age of 64. The husband of Brenda R. Donatto, the son of the late Ray L. Donatto & Catherine Wiggins Donatto, brother of the late Carl Donatto, and Gary Donatto Sr. Father of Keith Donatto Jr. (Kelly), Melvin Stovall, Merlin Stovall (Renalda), Michael Augustine and Merlin Smith. Also, survived by 15 grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was employed by the Hotel Montelone, Royal Orleans Omni Hotel. He was a hospitality minister and member of St. Peter Claver Church. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 Noon at St. Peter Claver Church, 1923 St. Philip St. on Saturday November 17, 2018. Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until mass time. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to share online condolences.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Nov. 14 to Nov. 17, 2018.

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Keith Crosby

August 21, 2024

Keith; You were and still are one of the people I have ever known. Just a couple of years older than me I learned a lot from you. You are missed tremendously. I wish I had known sooner for I would have attended your going home ceremony. I wish your family well.

Ara Perry

November 19, 2018

To Keith and the Donatto family, may God bless you and grant you Divine Grace during the loss of your loved one.

Ferdinand Branch,Sr.

November 19, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sylvia Schouest

November 18, 2018

Keith was truly someone to look up to, may God bless his soul.

Sharon Dennis

November 18, 2018

May God bless you and your family.
And give you grace and strength to get through these hard times.I will be praying for you my family

Bernadette Deleston

November 17, 2018

Its on time line.!!

Michael Gabriel

November 17, 2018

To the Donatto Family, You have my deepest sympathy!

Cynthia B. Smith

November 17, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful man and church member.
We will love you and he will definitely be missed.

Jauvel Ebanks

November 17, 2018

I am saddened by your loss l pray that you find strength in The Lord. Sending hugs and lots of love your way

Randy Black Sr.

November 16, 2018

I extend my sympathy and deepest condolences to family,may the Lord be with you all in this time of need.

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Mary Boutte

November 16, 2018

To the Donatto family,
I am so sorry and sadden by the loss of Mr Keith. He was a true confidant and friend to me especially during Youth Ministry. He was such a true friend and a great supporter and helper in whatever you needed.He will be greatly missed at SPC. Just know I have the family in prayer. May the many memories that you have shared give you comfort in time.
God Bless
Ms. Mary

Vanessa P Smith

November 16, 2018

Brenda & Family - I will miss seeing Keith second line down the aisle at SPC! Now he can dance in heaven with Ms Cat. I will keep you all lifted in prayer during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Pannell Smith

Norman Gallo

November 16, 2018

My sympathy to the Donatto Family. Went to school and church with Keith and for many years we joked and clown a lot and I am going to miss seeing him. May his soul rest in eternal peace and may is soul party in heaven as he did here.
Praying for his family

Norman C. Gallo and family

Sheila Walker

November 16, 2018

Brenda, our family was truly saddened to hear of Keith's passing. Our love and prayers go out to you and your family. I know and pray that Keith is in Jesus' loving arms and that He will heal your broken heart.
Sheila Deruise Walker

calvin francis

November 16, 2018

To Brenda and Donnatto Faimly My Deepest Sympathy Uncle Calvin

November 16, 2018

To Brenda and the Donatto Faimly My Deepest SympathyU Uncle Calvin

Michele Prados-Prater

November 15, 2018

My sympathy to the Donatto Family. Worked with Mr. Donatto for years at the Monteleone Beautiful soul will be missed. Praying for the family.

Gretta Burns

November 15, 2018

Brenda,
I was so sorry to hear of Keith's death. You and your family have my prayers and sympathy. Gretta R. Burns and family

Sonia and Russhawn

November 14, 2018

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

Our condolences and heartfelt prayers to Ms. Brenda, Keith Jr and the rest of the Donatto family.

Keith, Sr. will be sadly missed.

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