Rita E. Donato

Altamont- Rita E. Donato, 63 died on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at St Peter's Hospice after a brief illness. Born on August 9, 1947 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of Domenica and the late Herman Graffunder. She is survived by her husband of 33 years Bill Donato; two daughters Rohnda (Dave) Doherty and Rebecca (Garry) Snyder; Seven Grandchildren Isabella and Alizajane Doherty, Leighann (James) Gage, Steven, Stephanie, Valerie, and Caroline Snyder; two great grandchildren Cassidy and Tyler Gage; a sister and three brothers as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is predeceased by her grandson Derrick Joseph Snyder. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday January 29, 2011 at St John's Lutheran Church, Altamont. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the National Wildlife Federation 11100 Wildlife Center Dr Reston, VA 20190-5362 FredendallFuneralHome.com