Anthony R. "Tony" Donato
April 12, 2013
Tony (Tut) Donato, 89, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013, after a long battle with Alzheimers. A visitation will be held Monday, April 15, 2013, at 9:30 a.m., at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, followed by a celebration of life mass at 11:00 a.m.
Tony was born November 11, 1923, and raised in Des Moines and lived here all of his life. He attended St. Anthony’s Church and School and was a graduate of Dowling High School. He retired from WHO-TV where he worked for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Donato; children, Dave (Kelly) Donato of Prole, IA, Joe Donato of San Francisco, CA, Rose (Kevin) Boyle of Winterset, IA; and five wonderful grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Angelina Donato; brothers, Lutz and Vic Donato; and sister, Rose Grandanette.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Greater Iowa Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Chip & Maria Wittern and family
04/15/2013
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad and Grandpa. Please know we are thinking of you and sending prayers your way. Much love...
Jeff Critelli & Johnna Crowe
04/13/2013
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your father.