Joy Doner Mazzeo Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joy Doner Mazzeo (Santa Barbara, California), who passed away on August 14, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her sister Gaye Doner Tudanger. She is survived by: her former husband Samuel J. Wilkins, Jr.; her stepchildren, S. John Wilkins III (Shari) and Leslee Rose Wilkins Miraldi (David); her grandchildren, Virginia Miraldi Utz, Emily Rae Miraldi, Daniel Paul Miraldi, Samuel J. Wilkins IV and Nicole Rose Wilkins; her great grandchildren, Brendan, Thomas, Rose and Ray; her sibling's children, David Austin Doner, Ivy Elizabeth Doner and Aria Doner-Tudanger; her great-nephew Ember; and her brother David (Lilli Ayers Doner).
Donations may be made in Joy's memory at the Vista Fund of the Front Porch Communities Foundation, 800 N. Brand Blvd., 19th Floor, Glendale, CA 91203.
