William T. Donato passed away on February 7, 2011. He was 32 years old. William was born on April 20, 1978 in Suffern, NY. William lived in Highland Falls for 7 years, prior he lived in Tomkins Cove, NY. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Teamsters Local 443, Newburgh, NY for many years. William is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Vanessa; his son William Thomas Donato III; his mother, Judy Donato and stepfather Jerry; grandmother Mary Donato; sisters Kayla and Nicole; 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Viewing will be held on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 at Higgins Funeral Home in Stony Point, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday February 12 at Immaculate Conception Church at 10 am in Stony Point, NY followed by interment at Mt. Repose Cemetery in Haverstraw, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to William T. Donato III Educational Fund, 43 Bayberry Drive, Peekskill, NY 10566.
