ASHTABULA —
William F. Donatone, age 87, of Ashtabula, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 23, 1925, in Ashtabula, Ohio, to Sanita (Matriciano) and Joseph Donatone. He married Antoinette L. Esposito in Ashtabula, Ohio on July 6, 1946. William was proud to serve in the U.S. Army during World War II from June 1943 to January 1946 in the China/Burma/India theatre as a sergeant in the 725th Railway Operating Battalion. He qualified as a sharpshooter with the British Enfield Rifle and Carbine. He was a 1942 graduate of Edgewood High School, Ashtabula, Ohio. He was a Lifetime member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Toastmasters International and VFW Post 943. A loving and devoted husband and father, William enjoyed cooking, golf, walking and watching the Indians and Cavs with his wife, Antoinette. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family who will miss him deeply.
He retired from Reliance Electric. Prior to his tenure at Reliance, he was especially proud of his accomplishments at the Geary Boiler Works and Machine Shop in Ashtabula Harbor. He was a U.S. Coast Guard Certified High Pressure Pipe and Boiler Welder for unlimited pressure and thickness.
Survivors include his wife, Antoinette L. Donatone; sons, Joseph (Sally) Donatone of Kingsville, Ohio and Ronald (Laurie) Donatone of Concord Township, Ohio; daughter, Cindy Donatone of Ashtabula, Ohio; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Virginia Palumbo of Tustin, Calif., Beverly Donatone of Dana Point, Calif. and Lucille Buckley of Ashtabula, Ohio.
The family would like to thank Sister Laurie Divoky for her loving care.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John and George Donatone; sisters, Dorothy Anfuso, Jane Jones, Emma Butzer and Olivia Buonomo.
Friends will be received from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 16th, at GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 1550 W. 19th St., Ashtabula, Ohio.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 17th, at Our Lady of Peace Parish-Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 1200 E. 21st St., Ashtabula, with the Rev. Raymond Thomas presiding. Final Resting Place will be St. Joseph Cemetery in Ashtabula.
THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES is proud to be serving William’s family. Obituary and condolences at www.behmfuneral.com and starbeacon.com.
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