Francesco “Frank” Donato

Francesco “Frank”  Donato  of Hull, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 29, 2021, he was 79. The beloved husband of 52 years to Maria (Calabria) Donato of Hull. Cherished father of Joseph Donato and his wife Janet of Hull, Maria Wheaton and her husband Brian of Abington, Fabrizio Donato and his wife Kerry of Hull, Michael Donato of North Attleboro, and Francesco Donato and his wife Meaghan of Rockland. Brother of Maria Joiris of Belgium, Paulo Donato of Italy and the late Carmela Ventorini and Nicola Donato. Devoted Nonno to Thomas, Alyssa, Giuliana, Zachary, Aria, Owen and Logan. Frank is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Frank was born and raised in Sambiase – Lamezia Terme, Italy. He served in the Italian Army and then moved to the United States. He married the love of his life, Maria (Calabria) and together they raised their 5 children. He is a longtime resident of Hull, living there since 1969. Frank worked as a carpenter, brick layer, and in the latter part of his career a laborer for Local 133 for 20 plus years.  He had a strong work ethic and passed that along to his family. In his free time, Frank enjoyed gardening, walking (especially along Nantasket Beach), and spending time with his grandkids. Proud of his Italian roots, he loved to watch Italian soccer. Frank loved his garden, especially his tomatoes and his cherished fig tree. Frank will be remembered as a devoted husband, a loving father and a cherished Nonno. He will be sadly missed by all those who were blessed to have had him in their lives.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Tuesday 4-8 PM in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), HINGHAM. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:45 AM on Wednesday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull at 10:30 AM. Burial in Hull Village Cemetery, Hull. Donations in memory of Frank may be made to American Lung Assoc. in MA, 1661 Worcester Rd., Suite 301, Framingham, MA 01701.