Albert P. Donatio

Of Everett formerly of Cambridge, age 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 20. Beloved husband of Louise (Pasquariello), for over 60 years. Loving father of Albert, Peter and his wife Cyndi, Celia and Paul and his wife Lisa.  Proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren: Evan, Jeanmarie, Micaela, Matthew, Ty and Nicolas.

Born in Cambridge on March 10, 1928, the son of the late Attilio and Maria (Guglietti) Donadio.  Al grew up in Cambridge and was the last survivor of his brothers and sisters Angelina Parker, Americo Donatio, Joseph Donatio, Theresa Trigilio, Josephine DiTrapano, Carmella Errico and Barbara Witham.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.  

Al graduated from Cambridge Rindge and Latin and served in the US Army as Sargent First Class.  He worked for the General Electric Jet Engine Division in both Lynn and Everett for over 40 years.  He enjoyed bowling, playing music and watching all of his childrens’ sporting events and never missed a game.  He met his wife Louise at a dance and they shared that love of ballroom dancing and made for a very graceful pair.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, Al cherished time with his family.  He was an avid Boston sports fan.  He was a member of the Gallery Gods for the Bruins for over 20 years in the old Garden. We thank Tom Brady and the Patriots and the Red Sox for giving him so much joy these last years.

In retirement Al got his first dog Ben and they were inseparable. He especially loved going to his vacation home in Wolfeboro, NH. Al and Louise were also able to travel extensively. Some of their favorite trips included Italy, Hawaii, Alaska, France, Spain, Greece, Bermuda, Yellowstone,  Mount Rushmore and countless cruises including the Mediterranean, the Rhine River and throughout the Caribbean.

Al also loved to cook, Italian food of course, and people from all over enjoyed family dinners at their home. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., Everett on May 24 at 9 am. A Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, Everett at 10 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours are Thursday 4 to 8 pm. Complimentary valet parking Thursday at Main Street entrance. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Al’s daughter Celia’s PanMassChallenge ride to raise funds for Dana Farber Cancer Research:

Donate online: https://egifts.pmc.org/CD0044  or mail a check to PMC at 77 4th Ave, Needham, MA 02494. Please include Celia Donatio Gift ID CD0044 in the memo.