Arthur J. DeDonato
Arthur J. DeDonato, 99, of Braintree, MA passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024. Born on July 24, 1924, Arthur lived a long and full life.
Raised and educated in East Boston, Arthur served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He was a graduate of Bentley and Northeastern University with degrees in finance. With his degrees and penchant for numbers, he enjoyed a long career as an accountant for Chiquita Brands. Arthur also found time to serve his community as a member of the Finance and Industrial Development committees and for a while as the Town Accountant. He was a Eucharist Minister at St. Joseph Church in Holbrook, MA and with his beloved wife Jackie, devoted their time for many years to fund raising for the local Catholic school. His love for his wife Jackie, was always apparent by his strong passion and devotion to her throughout his life.
He enjoyed sports and could often be found watching games with his grandchildren. Arthur talked about the Red Sox until his last days. He would write letters (and get responses) to sports stars that he admired, such as Bob Cousy. In later years he developed additional passions. He became interested in genealogy and researched his own and Jackie’s family histories. A few years later he became an avid writer and poet. His writings covered a wide variety of heartfelt topics and he composed an impressive collection of hundreds of poems and life stories.
Arthur will be missed by his Sons; Mark and his wife Roberta, Michael and his wife Carol, Arthur and his wife Claudia, and Richard; Grandchildren, Laura and her husband Jon, Marc “MJ” and his fiancé Kaitlin, and Jack; Great-grandchild, Brady. In addition, he will be missed by his dear sisters Emma and Sister Mary Rose of the Daughters of Charity. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and beloved friends.
Arthur is predeceased by; his beloved wife for 67 years Jacqueline; Parents, Mary and Joseph; Sisters, Rose and Ann; Brothers who served in World War II, George in the Navy and Otto who fell on Normandy beach; Daughter-in-law, Stephanie.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Monday July 8, 2024 from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at Hurley Funeral Home, 127 South Franklin St., Holbrook, MA. The Funeral Mass follows at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Church, Randolph, MA. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Daughters of Charity, St Louise House, 96 Menands Road, Albany, NY 12204, Attention: Sister Mary Rose DeDonato or a charity of your choice.
Guestbook
First Name: Kara
Last Name: Pernice
City: East Falmouth
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 07/02/2024
Mr.D:
Dear friend to my parents for decades
Remarkable human with tremendous creativity, kindness, and desire to learn
In love with his love forever
Spirits eternally inseparable
I’ll miss your poems and your endless optimism
First Name: William & Sharon
Last Name: Jolicoeur
City: The villages
State: FL
Country: US
Entry Date: 07/03/2024
Our sincere condolences and prayers. I enjoyed seeing your Dad on Facebook during the Holbrook parade for Memorial day.
First Name: Madeline
Last Name: Fraser Bedard
City: Whitman
State: MA
Country: Plymouth
Entry Date: 07/03/2024
Sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful Man. Good friend to my Dad.
Always a pleasure to talk too. Wonderful example of a great Father husband and neighbor.
First Name: Bob and Judy
Last Name: Azanow
City: Holbrook
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 07/05/2024
To the DeDonato family, My wife Judy and sister Judi Lasser and I send our sincerest condolences to your family on the loss of your dad. There are not many original owners left now. My mom passed away last year too. We wish you you all the best. Your dad had a long life.
God Bless,
Bob and Judy Azanow
First Name: Claire
Last Name: Mace
City: Kennebunkport
State: ME
Country: USA
Entry Date: 07/06/2024
Arthur, Mark, Michael, Richard
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Claire
First Name: Maureen
Last Name: Craig
City: Silver City
State: NM
Country: US
Entry Date: 07/07/2024
Sending my condolences to Michael and the whole family on behalf of my sisters and myself. May God bless you all.
Maureen Gavaghan Craig
Silver City, NM