Donna Marie Fredella

Born to the late Dolores and Harry Lear, Donna grew up surrounded by strong family ties. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Anna Augustine; her brother, Robert Lear. She is survived by her sister, Darlene Lear and her nephew, Robert Lear II.

Donna was married to Vito Fredella for 24 years. Their life together was grounded in loyalty, care, and connection to those closest to them.

She is also survived by her extended family, including sisters-in-law Rosa DiPietro and her husband Giatanno DiPietro, Antonia Singh and her husband Rich Singh, Tina Parlegreco and her husband Gregg Parlegreco, and Elizabeth Delouisa; as well as her brother-in-law Pasquale Fredella and his wife Tina Fredella.

Donna was an aunt to Giuseppe DiPietro, Sunny Singh, Assunta Zamora, Barbara Hankins, Jordan Parlegreco, Justin Fredella, Ava Parlegreco, and Gerardo Czeko. She was also a great aunt to Giuseppe and Emilia DiPietro, and was predeceased by her nephew, Michael Delouisa.

Earlier in life, Donna enjoyed dancing and taught ballet for a time, sharing her interest with others in the community. After she learned and enjoyed teaching ballet, she became a Construction Superintendent into her later years, and was then retired early by her husband which she enjoyed spending the rest of her living years with him.

She will be remembered for her kindness and the love she gave to those around her.

A viewing will be held Sunday, July 20th, from 3 to 7 PM at Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home, 2124 E. St George Ave, Linden, NJ 07036.

The final viewing will take place Monday, July 21st, from 9 to 9:30 AM at the funeral home, followed by a mass at 10 AM at St. Anthony's Church, 853 3rd Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202.

Donna will be laid to rest at Rosedale Cemetery, 750 E Linden Ave, Linden, NJ 07036.