OBIT: Eugene L. DONATI, Sr., 2000, Windber, Somerset County, PA
  
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  DONATI
  
    Eugene L. Donati Sr., 74 of Circle Drive, Windber, formerly of Boswell
  and Jerome, died May 15, 2000 at home.  Born Sept. 18, 1925 in Frontenac,
  Kan., a son of the late Herman and Gabriella (Muti) Donati.  Survived by
  wife of 47 years, the former Betty L. Gray; sons Eugene L. Jr., New York
  City and David M., Allentown; and sisters Ester, wife of Richard Rullo,
  Hollsopple, and Dolores, wife of David Maldet, Davidsville.  Member of St.
  Anne's Catholic Church, Davidsville.  Former member of the Connumach Lions
  Club, Knights of Columbus, Laurel View Board of Directors and various
  teacher and principal organizations.  A 1943 graduate of Conemaugh Township
  High School and a World War II veteran who voluntarily entered the U.S. Navy
  the same year.  Following his discharge in 1946, enrolled in DePauw
  University in Greencastle, Ind. where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts
  Degree and was a member of the XI Chapter Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. 
  Also earned a Master's Degree in education from the University of
  Pittsburgh and numerous credits at other colleges.  Began his teaching
  career at the Jerome Elementary School in 1951 where he also served as head
  teacher and principal.  In 1963 became elementary principal of the former
  Jenner-Boswell Joint Schools, now North Star.  Retired in that capacity in
  1985 and proudly oversaw the construction of new school buildings in the
  district during his tenure.  Also served one year as interim North Star
  Superintendent.  Was a former PIAA basketball and football official.  Loved
  the outdoors in autumn, golfing in the summer, bowling in the winter and
  education all year around.  Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2
  to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hoffman Funeral Home, Route 403 and Church
  Road, Davidsville, where vigil for the deceased will be held Wednesday
  afternoon.  Funeral mass at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Anne's Church, the Rev.
  Father Michael Lewandowski OFM. Conv. celebrant.  Committal, Grandview
  Cemetery Johnstown.
  
  Daily American, May 16, 2000
  
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