Donato Carmen "Danny" Farole

Donato C. Farole

Donato Carmen "Danny" Farole, 90, of Nesquehoning, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in the St. Lukes Hospital, Miners Campus, Coaldale. He was the husband of the late Margaret Mary "Peggy" Farole, who passed away on Sept. 21, 2021.

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, Nesquehoning, for over 50 years.

Born in the New Columbus section of Nesquehoning, he was a son of the late Dominic "Tommy" and Angelina (Vaccaro) Farole.

He was a member of St. Joseph Parish of the Panther Valley, Summit Hill, and a former member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Nesquehoning, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister.

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

For 42 years, he helped raise money for the American Cancer Society by playing his accordion and guitar during its 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 two daughters, Theresa, wife of Joseph Faenza of Coaldale, and Annette, wife of Stephen Koval of Nesquehoning; two sons, Donato "Danny" Jr., and his wife, Nina, of Mahoning Valley, and Dominic, and his wife, Colleen, of Hummelstown; 11 grandchildren, Joseph, Amanda, Christine, Donato, Josh, Anthony, Angelina, Maria, Dominic, Sophia and Antonio; six 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.

Service: Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, The Shrine of St. Therese of Lisieux, 15 E. Garibaldi Ave. Nesquehoning, with the Rev. Robert George officiating. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Nesquehoning. Call 5-8 p.m. Thursday and 9-10 a.m. Friday in the shrine. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to the American Cancer Soc., 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. Arrangements by Joseph S. Blazosky Funeral Home, Nesquehoning. Online condolences can be offered at www.blazoskyfh.com.