It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John DiDonato of Manchester, Connecticut, born in Hartford, Connecticut, who passed away on April 21, 2024, 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.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Michael DiDonato and Christina DiDonato (Gallinoto); his wife Patricia DiDonato; his siblings, Thomas, Anthony, Danny, Rocco, Minnie, Katie, Millie, Lucy, Stella and Connie; and his grandson Billy Witwicki.

He is survived by : his children, Cynthia Witwicki (Will), John DiDonato (Valerie) and Susan Thurston (Marc); his grandchildren, Christina Nunes (Filipe), Ashley Biel (Brian), Angela Witwicki (Travis Piskura) and Jenna Wyble (Luis); his great grandchildren, Olivia, Adriana Nunes, Sophia, Tristan Biel, Alison Piskura and Eliana Wyble; his brother Joseph "Yogi" DiDonato; and his close friend Carla Squatrito. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 25th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the John F Tierney Funeral Home (219 W Center St, Manchester, CT 06040). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Bartholomew Church (736 Middle Tpke E, Manchester, CT 06040).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army, 661 Main St. in Manchester, or the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John F Tierney Funeral Home