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Donna M.
White
7/26/2010
Donna M. White, age 55 of Pompton Lakes, died on Monday, July 26, 2010. She had fought a valiant battle with cancer for more than a year. She worked for many years at American Cyanamid in Wayne and left there only when the company closed down. While at Cyanamid she became involved with the Cy-Wayne Bowling League and continued to enjoy that for many years, even after the company closed, at T-Bowl here in Wayne. She then worked at Castrol in Wayne for about two years. After that, she found work that she enjoyed at the dental office of Dr. Breiterman, DMD, in Wayne where she was the office manager for approximately five years. Donna grew up in Wayne and was a 1973 graduate of Wayne Hills High School. She remained close with many of her high school classmates. The “Diamond Hearts Club” which consisted of Donna and her dearest friends from high school; Mary Jo, Diane, and Karen. They got together at every chance, including birthdays, holidays, class reunions, and recently they all took Donna to see “Jersey Boys” on Broadway. Donna was one of the most caring and selfless people you could have ever met. She found joy in helping others and giving of herself to anyone in need. The kind of person who would give you her last dollar if she thought you could use it more than she. Donna was the Facilitator of meetings with the “Circle of Friends” at St. Mary’s Church in Pompton Lakes. She was simply a natural at helping people, and she stayed with the Circle for over twenty years, helping others to get through their difficult times. Many people who have been involved with the Circle of Friends will tell you that Donna is the reason they found hope and optimism. She had the patience of a saint, loved to laugh often and had a great “Irish” sense of humor. Her smile and laughter will be missed by all who knew her. Sadly, Donna was predeceased by her father Robert in 1975, just a little more than a year after she finished high school. She is survived by her loving mother and best friend; Virginia White of Wayne, her two devoted aunts; Rose Ottilio and her husband Michael of Totowa, Josephine Gringoli of Paterson, her uncle Raymond White and his wife Rosemarie of Manahawkin, NJ, cousins Karen Baccollo of Paterson, Cathy Maggio of Tenafly, Vic Ottilio and his wife Cathie of Mansfield, NJ, Ray White and his wife Paula of Cedar Grove, Diane Sorentino and her husband Michael of Manahawkin, NJ, Nicolette Maggio of Tenafly, Cara Cooper and her husband David of New York, NY, Katheryn Ottilio of Totowa, and her loving boyfriend Jim Winder of Wayne, as well as countless dear friends. Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Friday, July 30, 2010 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 9 AM on Saturday, July 31, 2010 from the funeral home, then to St. Mary’s RC Church, Pompton Lakes, NJ where at 10 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
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Donna M.
White
7/26/2010
Donna M. White, age 55 of Pompton Lakes, died on Monday, July 26, 2010. She had fought a valiant battle with cancer for more than a year. She worked for many years at American Cyanamid in Wayne and left there only when the company closed down. While at Cyanamid she became involved with the Cy-Wayne Bowling League and continued to enjoy that for many years, even after the company closed, at T-Bowl here in Wayne. She then worked at Castrol in Wayne for about two years. After that, she found work that she enjoyed at the dental office of Dr. Breiterman, DMD, in Wayne where she was the office manager for approximately five years. Donna grew up in Wayne and was a 1973 graduate of Wayne Hills High School. She remained close with many of her high school classmates. The “Diamond Hearts Club” which consisted of Donna and her dearest friends from high school; Mary Jo, Diane, and Karen. They got together at every chance, including birthdays, holidays, class reunions, and recently they all took Donna to see “Jersey Boys” on Broadway. Donna was one of the most caring and selfless people you could have ever met. She found joy in helping others and giving of herself to anyone in need. The kind of person who would give you her last dollar if she thought you could use it more than she. Donna was the Facilitator of meetings with the “Circle of Friends” at St. Mary’s Church in Pompton Lakes. She was simply a natural at helping people, and she stayed with the Circle for over twenty years, helping others to get through their difficult times. Many people who have been involved with the Circle of Friends will tell you that Donna is the reason they found hope and optimism. She had the patience of a saint, loved to laugh often and had a great “Irish” sense of humor. Her smile and laughter will be missed by all who knew her. Sadly, Donna was predeceased by her father Robert in 1975, just a little more than a year after she finished high school. She is survived by her loving mother and best friend; Virginia White of Wayne, her two devoted aunts; Rose Ottilio and her husband Michael of Totowa, Josephine Gringoli of Paterson, her uncle Raymond White and his wife Rosemarie of Manahawkin, NJ, cousins Karen Baccollo of Paterson, Cathy Maggio of Tenafly, Vic Ottilio and his wife Cathie of Mansfield, NJ, Ray White and his wife Paula of Cedar Grove, Diane Sorentino and her husband Michael of Manahawkin, NJ, Nicolette Maggio of Tenafly, Cara Cooper and her husband David of New York, NY, Katheryn Ottilio of Totowa, and her loving boyfriend Jim Winder of Wayne, as well as countless dear friends. Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Friday, July 30, 2010 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 9 AM on Saturday, July 31, 2010 from the funeral home, then to St. Mary’s RC Church, Pompton Lakes, NJ where at 10 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
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