David James Donzello, 50, Guilford
David James Donzello, 50, of Guilford, died suddenly from injuries sustained in a tragic accident on Sept. 20. He was the son of the late Lillian and Anthony Donzello. Always a hard and dedicated worker, David was self-employed.
David’s biggest joys in life were his daughters, Katrina Donzello, 19, and Bobbi-Ann Donzello, 12. His daughters will always remember his big bear hugs, and his friends and family will always remember how he lit up a room every time he entered it. His love for music and family and friends will stay with them forever, and he will be loved and missed by his many friends and relatives, Sheryl, and his extended family.
Besides his daughters, he is survived by two brothers, Anthony Donzello of Naples, Florida, and Peter Donzello of Galveston, Texas. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert Donzello, and a sister, Diane Todd.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford, on Friday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. Friends may call on Thursday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. Following the mass, burial will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Clinton. Contributions may be made to the David J. Donzello Children’s Education Fund, c/o any NewAlliance Bank branch. For more information, or to send an online condolence for the family, please visit www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com.