James Donato Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Donato of Ishpeming, Michigan, whose life came to an end on March 23, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Donato to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Evelyn Donato (Mathieson) and Nick Donato; and his siblings, Victor Donato, Danny Donato, Stella Ball (Bob) of California, Mary Lou Suardini (Joe) of Ishpeming, Irene Cevigney (Gert) of Ishpeming, Tony Donato (Dee) of Ishpeming, Nick Donato Jr. of Ishpeming and David Donato of Ishpeming.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Donato; his children, James Donato (Cheri) of Kimball, MI and Gina Donato Perry (Brian) of Ishpeming; his stepchildren, Tracy Bischof (Gary), John Gregorich (Valerie Jordan) and Shawn Gregorich (Becky Vanni); his granddaughters, Melissa, Jessica and Kaitlyn; his great grandchild Liam; his stepgrandchildren, Evelyn, Landon Cook, McKenna McPearson and Brody Vickstrom; and his siblings, Rocco Donato (Janet) of Corona California, Rosemarie Cecchini (Dione "Chic") of Ishpeming and Ralph Donato (Helen) of Neenah, WI. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
