Donna Marie DeVasto

1954 - 2016

Donna Marie DeVasto obituary, 1954-2016

BORN

1954

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Goble Funeral Home

22 Main Street

Sparta, New Jersey

Donna DeVasto Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 17, 2016.

Donna Marie DeVasto, 62, of Sparta, New Jersey, passed away on Friday October 14th, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born in Passaic, New Jersey, daughter of the late Edward and the late Dorothy Zangara Sendak, and became a resident of Sparta, New Jersey in 1983. She worked as an independent marketing specialist and an Administrative Assistant for several companies most recently, Sparta Orthopedic & Sports in Sparta, New Jersey. She also served as a board member and President of the board for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sussex County, New Jersey. Donna lived with her family in Basel, Switzerland and Rummigen, Germany for several years where she adored traveling and sightseeing. She also loved to cook, travel, and paint as she became an accomplished water color artist, but what she loved most was being with her family.

Donna is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years, Dr. Joseph K. DeVasto; her devoted children: Robert E. DeVasto of Sparta, New Jersey; Christine M. Reglin and her husband Kurt of Kansas City, Kansas; and Jaclyn R. DeVasto of Tarrytown, New York. Donna is also survived by her sisters; Dory Tetradis and her husband Dennis of Lincoln Park, New Jersey, Dale Schoenig and her husband Martin of Pompton Plains, New Jersey, and her five nieces and nephews.

Friends and family may call Friday, October 21st, 2016, from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm at the Goble Funeral Home: 22 Main St, Sparta, NJ 07871.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday October 22nd, 11am at Our Lady of the Lake Church: 294 Newton Sparta Ave, Sparta NJ 07871.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to: The American Heart Association or National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, 901 East St. NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20004.

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December 11, 2016

Jerry Van Sant

Joe ~ For some reason, I looked you up online last night and saw Donna's obituary...Cindy and I are still stunned...I know we haven't kept in touch, but I thought about you guys all the time. Contact me if you can...sending prayers to all of your family...Jerry

October 25, 2016

Lynn

So sorry for your loss,
May the God of love and peace soothe and comfort you during these difficult times....Psalms 94:19
My sincere condolences.

October 20, 2016

Dear Joe,Jaclyn,Christine, Kurt and Robert,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. She was a wonderful person who we will miss. Wishing you peace. Laura & Ed Tirpack and the team at Sparta Dental Designs

October 19, 2016

Dear Joe and Family,
My deepest sympathies to you all on Donna's passing. She will be missed by many. I loved seeing you when you came to the Cape. May your faith bring you comfort at this most difficult time.

Cousin Judy Sendak

October 19, 2016

American Heart Association

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

October 19, 2016

Dear Joe and Family ~ Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Donna. She was an amazing wife, mother, and friend. She will be missed.
Love and Prayers at this most difficult time. Jeannie, Dave, and Jordan Zande

October 19, 2016

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Teresa, Paula and Rosemaur Intelisano

October 19, 2016

Dear Joe & family,
We are so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. Our sympathies to you and your family.
Pete, Therese and Nicholas Librizzi (my dad (Therese) was Joe Zangara, Donna's mom's brother)

October 19, 2016

Susan & Allan Hadley

Dear Joe and Children

We were so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. She had a terrific sense of humor and loved to laugh.

October 18, 2016

Sharon Kramer

Dear Joe, Rob, Christine & Jackie
I am so saddened to hear about Donna passing. Donna was a remarkable lady who I truly admired and loved to be around. She was a joy and touched so many of us with her beautiful smile, compassion and sincerity. Her laugh was contagious. I know she leaves a void that can never be filled. In time, you will start to smile and laugh again remembering all the good times together because that's what she would want. She will always be in your hearts and, in all of us who had the great fortune to have known her. She left our corner of the world a better place. I pray God gives you the strength to get through this very difficult time. Love one another.
Love, Sharon, Jennifer & Sean Kramer

October 17, 2016

Carolyn Hartley

My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Donna Marie Devasto. Her zest for life, her laughter and the joy she brought to others will live on in our memories.

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Oct

21

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Goble Funeral Home

22 Main Street, Sparta, NJ 07871-1904

Oct

21

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Goble Funeral Home

22 Main Street, Sparta, NJ 07871-1904

Oct

22

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Lake Church

294 Newton Sparta Ave, Sparta, NJ

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Goble Funeral Home

22 Main Street, Sparta, NJ 07871-1904

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