Mario Donatelli

Mario Donatelli, 70, went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2016 after a short courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born in Ateleta, L'Aquila, Italy, and lived most of his life in Akron, Cuyahoga Falls and Stow Areas.

Mario came from Italy at the age of 20, attended Kent State University and served with the U.S. Army. He retired after 34 years of service as a laborer with Kenmore Construction, was a very active member of the Italian Center, the Italian American Young Adults club, and Festa Italiana. He was an official soccer referee for 35 years. He was known for his warm, engaging smile and outgoing, vibrant personality.  Mario had a selfless desire to help people in need and always enjoyed meeting with his many friends. Mario was very proud of his Italian Heritage and loved to organize trips to Italy to connect people with their Italian Heritage.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eleuterio and Margherita Donatelli; brother, Oreste Donatelli.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Linda; sister, Maria (Franco) Donatelli; brothers, Gabriele (Clara) Donatelli, Vittorio (Joanne) Donatelli, and Giovanni (Christina) Donatelli. Mario also leaves behind aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many other extended family members and friends in the U.S. and Italy. A special thanks to Akron General VNS Hospice Care Center staff for the wonderful care they had given Mario.

Visitation will be 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2016  at the Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave. (on the Historic Tallmadge Circle).

Mass of Chistian Burial will be 11;00 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2016, at St., Anthonys Church, 83 Mosser Pl, Akron.

Interment will be held at Northlawn Memorial Park with Military Honors by Firestone VFW Post #3383.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Akron General VNS Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron, Oh 44333