Donato Carmen "Danny" Farole

Donato Carmen "Danny" Farole, 90, of Nesquehoning peacefully entered into eternal rest Saturday in St. Luke's Hospital, Miners Campus.

He was the husband of the late Margaret Mary "Peggy" Farole, who passed away Sept. 21, 2021.

Born in the New Columbus section of Nesquehoning, he was the son of the late Dominic "Tommy" and Angelina (Vaccaro) Farole. He was a member of St. Joseph Parish of the Panther Valley in Summit Hill, and he was a former member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Nesquehoning, where he served as a Eucharistic minister.

He loved his country and proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. During his paratrooper basic training, he took first place out of 1,152 men in a physical fitness competition.

For 32 years he was employed in the shipping department for Tarkett Inc., Whitehall, until his retirement in 1994. He also worked for Cerimele's Catering for more than 50 years.

For 42 years he helped raise money for the American Cancer Society by playing his accordion and guitar during their annual cancer telethon.

In 1986 he was named Man of the Year for the Panther Valley Chamber of Commerce.

He loved entertaining people with his music and singing. He also enjoyed his retirement by spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many, many friends.

Surviving are daughters, Theresa Faenza and her husband, Joseph, Coaldale; and Annette Koval and her husband, Stephen, Nesquehoning; sons, Donato "Danny" Jr. and his wife, Nina, Mahoning Valley; and Dominic and his wife, Colleen, Hummelstown; grandchildren, Joseph, Amanda, Christine, Donato, Josh, Anthony, Angelina, Maria, Dominic, Sophia and Antonio; great-grandchildren, Connor, Jovie, Jack, Andrew, Alex and Josephine; and many nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Antoinette Greek; and a brother, Anthony "Buddy" Farole.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at The Shrine of St. Therese of Lisieux, 15 E. Garibaldi Ave., Nesquehoning, with the Rev. Robert George officiating.

Interment will be held in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, all in the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted in his name to the American Cancer Society c/o 33 W. Ridge St., Lansford, PA 18232, or to The Shrine of St. Therese of Lisieux, c/o 81 E. Catawissa St., Nesquehoning, PA 18240.

Joseph S. Blazosky Funeral Home has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Condolences may be left at www.blazoskyfh.com.