It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joseph Anthony Donato (Simpsonville, South Carolina), born in Boston, Massachusetts, who passed away, on September 15, 2019. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph Anthony Donato to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Mary Crisafulli Donato and Anthony Donato; his children, Joseph Donato (Wendy) of Greenville, AL, Edward Donato (Barbara) of Hanson, MA and Amy Phillips (Sam) of Simpsonville; his grandchildren, Brian Donato, Morgan Donato, Megan Morrison, Joshua Donato, Kiley Phillips and Maddie Phillips; his great grandchild Benjamin Donato; and his siblings, Sandra Carlisle and Patrick Donato.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society which will continue to honor Madelyn's memory…the love of Joe's life.

Suggested donation : American Cancer Society

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Heritage Cannon Funeral Homes & Memorial Park

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September 23, 2019

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“I met Joe shortly after moving to Willow Creek. We were from Boston and shared love of the sports teams and NE. Joe was a true Bostonian, loved the city, sports and the ethics of hard work. When we named our Cockapoo Bailey, Joe said we made a mistake and he should have been named "Brady" !!! I really liked Joe and will miss his dry humor and sincerity! I know he loved his family and we often talked about being "car pool" granddad's. Russ Taylor You will be sorely missed.”

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September 23, 2019

Mike Tomas wrote a sympathy message

“Joe and I both worked and retired from Michelin, we were golf buddies for 20+ years, he will be missed, but never forgotten. Rest in peace my friend. Mike Tomas”

September 20, 2019

John Caulfield wrote a sympathy message

“Joe played golf with me, I’m from Lowell, Ma now living at Willow Creek golf course Community. We both love NE sports I’m vacationing in Italy and will miss his service/funeral his death came as a shock to me.your in my thoughts and prayers.”

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