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Joseph Donati Obituary

Donati, Joseph J. dearly beloved husband of Josephine (nee Canello), loving father of Karen Donati (Ric Neeley), Joseph (Angel) and Anthony, like a father to Michael, cherished papa of Joseph, Anthony and Santino, dear brother of Josie (Bob) Lisanti, Bob, Richard and Pat (the late Bob) Schaudenecker, dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend of many. Chapel service Thursday, 11 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations to Jimmy V. Cancer Research would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 25, 2009.

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Rosa Patano

August 27, 2009

Dear Joey, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad, I remember you telling me how wonderful father he was and how close you were with him. He's at peace now Joey. Rosa M. Patano (Ricci)

Sally Tyszko

August 27, 2009

Dear Joss - We will miss Joe so much. He always had a smile on his face, even when we knew he wasn't feeling well. We'll miss our snow shoveling partner. He actually made shoveling heavy snow fun! The neighborhood won't be the same without Joe.

John & Sally Tyszko

Nancy Barnes

August 26, 2009

Dear Joss:

Joey & Richie were friends for many years and I for several years and altho we only shared Christmas cards lately, Richie was so happy to get your card. It seems old friends are forever friends.

As you probable know Joey was in our wedding party which was one of many happy "Joey" memories.

Joss, I am so sorry and my sincere sympathy to all.

Nancy Barnes

RON AND PAT DOHR

August 26, 2009

To the DONATI family---
Please know that we share your loss. You all have our love and prayers for the sad days ahead.

Rosanne Cozzo

August 26, 2009

Joey and Family,

So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. He was such a nice person, always made everyone smile! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Love,
Rosanne Cozzo

Cathy Salerno

August 26, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Cathy Salerno
Josie & Bob's Longtime Friend

Karol Heneghan

August 26, 2009

Dear Aunt Joss, Joe, Karen and Anthony. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Uncle Joe will be missed by many. We have so many happy memories thanks to him. Love Karol, Kevin, Kevin and Sean.

Frank Vitucci

August 25, 2009

You have our deepest sympathy. Joe was one of the kindest people we've ever met. Countless times he would shovel the snow on our entire block of Grand Avenue just because he was a good guy. The neighborhood will not be the same without him. Joe and the entire Donati family will be in our prayers.

Vitucci Family

Robi and Margie Molinelli

August 25, 2009

Dear Joss,Karen,Joey and Anthony,

I am very saddened to hear of Joe's passing my thoughts and prayers are with you guys in this very difficult time.

Love Always Robi Molinelli and Family

Kari Schofield

August 25, 2009

Dear Aunt Joss, Karen, Joe and Anthony,

Wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you. Uncle Joe was one of those people that everyone enjoyed seeing. He always kept us laughing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families.

Love,

Kari (Schaudenecker) Schofield

Robert Donati

August 25, 2009

You have my deepest sympathy at this time of loss.

Nancy Battaglia

August 25, 2009

Dearest Joss:

Please know that our hearts are heavy with your loss. Joe always made us smile, just thinking of him makes me smile right now. We will miss him forever. Please let your many happy memories of Joe sustain you in your time of grief.

Love, Mickey & Nancy Battaglia

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

August 25, 2009

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