Donato Sisto, Sr.

Donato “Danny” Sisto, Sr., age 86 of Wayne passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.

Danny was born in Italy and after coming to the USA, he lived in Newark, Hillside, and Roselle Park before moving to Wayne in 2014. Danny served honorably in the US Army. He attended the Manhattan School of Music where he earned his Master’s Degree. Danny was a professional trumpet player for many years, performing with a wide variety of artists. He was also a Music Teacher in Elizabeth for twenty-five years until his retirement. He continued as a freelance musician during his teaching career and was a member of the American Federation of Musicians.

Danny was a devoted father and grandfather and he cherished 39 years of marriage with his wife Carmen until her passing in 2007. Danny touched the lives of many people and will be missed by everyone that knew him. Danny is survived by his son Donato “Dan” Sisto, Jr. and his wife Dina, sister Alba Barone, brother Frank Sisto, grandchildren Joseph and Jenna Sisto, step-daughter Xiomara Hiller, and two step-grandchildren; Graham and Iain Hiller.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memoril Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.  http://www.stjude.org or The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation P.O. Box 781352, Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352.  http://www.chop.edu/giving