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Fred Donadel Obituary

Fred Denny DONADEL Our Freddie passed peacefully at the age of 83 on September 27, 2006. A Seattle native, Fred was born on September 18, 1923, the beloved son of Italian immigrants, Oliva and Silvio Donadel. Preceding him in death were his parents and sisters, Mary Peretti, Angela Brown, Louise Gadotti and Lena Rafanelli. Surviving him are his brother-in-law, Russell Rafanelli; nephews, Robert D. Brown (Anna Marie), Gregory D. Rafanelli (Cathy); and nieces, Susan M. Rafanelli (Gerry Hoover) and Mary O. Cote (Jeff). Also numerous grand nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Jeanie, Camille and Julianne for their loving care of Fred. Mass of Christian Burial for "Uncle Foof" will be celebrated on Monday, October 2nd at 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Catholic Church, Seattle. Entombment Service on Tuesday, October 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at Holyrood Cemetery, Garden Mausoleum. Visitation at Columbia Funeral Home, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 29 and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2006. Memorials may be made to Children's Hospital or your favorite charity. Please sign the online guest book at www.columbiafuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Sep. 29 to Oct. 1, 2006.

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Jean, John & Mike Olson

September 30, 2006

"Uncle Foof" as we knew him was a class act, a real gentleman.
He loved his family and will be missed by all who he left behind. Cherrish your memories until you meet again and find comfort that he is "all better" now and visiting with all those who have gone before him and maybe even playing a little golf.
He is smiling down on you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,

Johnna, RN (Dr. Zivins nurse)

September 29, 2006

I will always remember Fred. He was one of the best! He used to sit down with me and tell me about his life, a little at a time over the last 3 years. I will miss our talks. At least I have that wonderful CD he made! Isnt it marvelous!! He will be greatly missed.

John Ferrari

September 29, 2006

As I write this note to all of the extended family of Foof, I hear the noon church bells toll in Cortona.
I will always have fond memories of one of the kindest and most thoughtful of gentlemen.
Our thoughts are with you all although we are many miles away.
Needless to say we will light a candel in every church we pass in Tuscany.

John, Michelle, and Alexandra Ferrari

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