Elena Donato Obituary
Elena Donato, born on July 9, 1938, passed away on October 11, 2026. Elena leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elena Donato to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Aurelio Donato; her parents, Emilia Migaldi and Guerino Rocco; her sister Lidia Rocco; her son-in-law William Schaefer; and her grandson Matthew Geraci.
She is survived by: her daughters, Antonietta Schaefer and Emilia Geraci (Louis); her grandchildren, Adam Schaefer (Katie), Tyler Schaefer (Kaitlin), Steven Geraci and Julie Chinnici (David); her great grandchild Charlie Amelia Schaefer; and her sister Franca Intrieri. She is also survived by nieces, nephews & many more extended family.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 19th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at 11:00 AM. A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 19th 2026 at 12:30 PM at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (2461 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612).
In lieu of flowers, in memory of Elena, donations may be made to: Lollypop Farm (https://www.lollypop.org) or American Heart Association. Consider a donation, as requested by the family.
