Thomas (Beef) Donato, 72, of Warren, PA. died unexpectedly Friday afternoon, August 17, 2012 after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born June 12, 1940 in Clarendon, PA. to the late Alfonse Donato and Millie Gruttaria Donato Lord. He had served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a private first class. He has resided most of his life in Warren. Tom had been employed with Tops Supermarkets in their maintenance department for 17 years and was a salesman with Crescent Beer retiring in 2002. He was currently working part time with the Northwest Saving Bank in their custodial dept. He was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church, Warren Eagles Aerie, Moose Lodge 109. He enjoyed working around his home and truly loved spending time with his grandchildren and his family.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia Graziano Donato whom he married December 31, 1963 in Warren, PA., 2 Children – Joanie Donato Pire and husband, Scott of Pittsburgh, PA., Thomas Andrew Donato and his companion, Leslie Greene both of Bradford, PA., 1 Brother – Joseph F. “Jack” Donato and wife, Barbara of Erie, PA., 3 Grandchildren – Tyler and wife, Hillary, Chandler and Arianna, longtime best friend, Nick Mangione of Warren, PA., several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Monday, August 20, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 10:30 A.M. at St Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA., Rev. Fr. Richard J. Toohey, Pastor, officiating. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Paws Along the River, 212 Elm Street, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
JoJo,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please know you are in our thought and prayers during this difficult time. Much Love to you and your family.
Joanie and Scott,
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your Father. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Love,
The Webbs
Joanie:
I only knew your father thru you and the kids. Every time I saw him he was smiling or up to something! He was a hoot! Always in his shorts.
Death is the hardest thing you have to go through. Just remember that time heals. It does get easier. You were lucky to have him. Take care of your Mom. You are in my prayers! Mary
Pat, Joanie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Tom. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this dificult time.
Tina (Donato) Phillips
Wish I could deliver this in person, but my thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Wishing you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Tyler and Hillary I am sorry to hear about your grandfather. Hillary I am your folks next door neighbor and I spoke to your mom yesterday when I returned from vacation. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda
Pat and Family,
Saw Tom almost everyday at Country Fair, always a smile and a good “Hey!” We will miss Tom very much.
With great love and respect,
Andy of Andy’s Bar
Dear Joanie and family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your father, he was truly an amazing man. I met him years ago when he was working for Nick… what a hoot he was! I later became his neighbor, he loved my nut tree’s. I would see him often at Country Fair buying lottery tickets, he sure loved them. When I would ask him how you were he ALWAYS ALWAYS had a smile on his face, he was sure a proud father!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Karrie
Karrie,
Thank you SO much for your kind words.. I want to say that I just heard that you lost your sister and I am SO sorry for your loss. Kim was always so nice and I am just shocked to hear that… Please know my heart goes out to you and your family and I just can’t imagine losing your sister. Please keep in touch.. You were always a friend of mine and I appreciate you taking the time to send your love..
xoxoxoxxo Joanie
Dear Pat, Joanie & family,
I am terribly sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, father, grandfather. I know he meant the world to Joanie, as she always spoke highly of him. I wish I could’ve been there, but please know you’ve all been in my thoughts and prayers. I know it’s not easy. May the Lord give you comfort and strength in the days ahead.
Love, Nancy
Pat,Joanie(B) and family,
I am so sorry for your loss and that I was out of town for the services, as Joanie knows I was with you all in spirit. I am going to miss seeing Tom at work and talking to him, he sure had some great stories and it was obvious that he lived every day to the fullest and was a super proud dad and grandpa, 🙂
Pat, if you need ANYTHING at all please to do not hesitate to give me call day or night I am close by and not only would I not mind, I would consider it an honor to be able to help you with anything that may come up, 723-8994 or 688-0992.
Mark
My sympathies to the family. I had not heard of Tom’s death until just recently. May you all be in peace, as I’m sure he is now.