Peter J. Donatella
Passed: October 11, 2017
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Peter J. Donatella
Passed: October 11, 2017
Obituary
Peter J. Donatella, age 81 of Phoenix, AZ died October 11, 2017. He was born March 18, 1936 in Teaneck, NJ to Romeo Osvaldo and Mary Julia. Peter was the Arizona Accordion Club co-founder and treasurer. He passed on his love of the accordion by teaching others to play. He was a school teacher for 35 years and loved to teach. Students and parents recognized his abilities and would request his class. Peter is survived by his wife of 29 ½ years, Raye Donatella; four daughters, Terry Rodriguez, Jo Anne Donatella, Patti Donatella, and Eileen Donatella; two sons, Dale Atkinson and Donald Atkinson; 18 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dana Lane.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ.
9 responses to Peter J. Donatella
Dionne Hauke says:
October 17, 2017
God Speed to a better place
While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil.
Amanda says:
October 26, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Mr Donatella was my 6th grade teacher at Palm Lane Elementary in 1992-1993. He was a great teacher and I learned a lot from him.
Alex Cameron says:
October 13, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. It is one year and one day since the passing of Peter. I was just trying to reach out to him to ask if he could play accordion for a family event, and when my email was rejected I found this site. His last email to me had this message — “The evening was a real pleasure for all. Thank you for having me there. After playing and singing and laughing, your family sent me home with four delicious lobster tails and all the trimmings. Call again any time. Pete”.
Lin says:
October 26, 2020
God Bless & keep you safe & fulfilled in Heaven, Pete! So very sorry I missed catching up with you now that I live in Arizona! May you rest in peace my Friend! ❤