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1937
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2020
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Phillip Datto Obituary
Born in Mayfield, he was the son of the late Ralph E. and Anna E. DeMark Datto. Before retirement, he was a courier for Falcon Express. For 12 years, he was the organist at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Olyphant. Phil enjoyed collecting diecast Mack trucks. He was a member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Scranton.
Also surviving are stepsons, Michael Frazier, Olyphant; Stuart Frazier, East Stroudsburg; and Gregory Frazier, Philadelphia; nephews, Ralph and Brett Datto; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Datto.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Peter, 315 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Interment, Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Finch Hill.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, 500 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA 18503.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel. To leave the family an online condolence, visit www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by James Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. - Lake Ariel.
2 Entries
Boyle Eye Specialists
February 11, 2020
Dear Dorothy Datto and Family,
We at Boyle Eye Specialists send our sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers especially during this most difficult time.
February 11, 2020
Dear Mrs. Datto, & fam:
We extend our sincere sympathy on
the loss of Phillip.
May his soul rest in peace in his
heavenly home.
We have known, Phillip a very, very,
long time. The last time we spoke on
the phone was about 5 years ago.
He was a resident in our Borough and
a sincere friend of mine.
"God's" blessings be with you all at
this most sorrowful time.
Ret. Chief of Police,
Michael L. Mroczka, &
wife, Marian T. Mroczka,
Mayfield, Pa.
borough
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