CERRETTELLI, Donna A., 87, passed peacefully on 10/18/20, after a long Battle of Alzheimer’s. She was Born to Daniel J. and Edna M. Fox (Pre) on June 1, 1933. Donna was the second child of four and was the last Fox of her generation. She had 2 sisters; Edna Reardon and Rosalie Viola (Pre), one brother Daniel J. Fox (Pre). Donna grew up in the Boston area and went to catholic school. Once out of school she got married and started her family in Hull, MA. She roller skated for companions at Paragon Park.
She moved her Family to the Cape in the early 70’s. She retired from Pocasset Mental Health as head of Medical Records. When all her children started there Adulthood she moved to Okeechobee Florida, Then to Vero Beach. She placed 1st in the state of Florida in the TOPS program for losing the most weight in the State, she lived in Florida for 26 years. Her daughter noticed her illness coming and brought her back to Massachusetts, she stayed with her daughter for 2 years, then went into assisted living program for 2 years. When her disease progressed she was moved to Cape Heritage Nursing Home in Sandwich, MA until her death.
Donna had a zest for life and lived her life to the fullest. She was a Fun loving caring and Amazing, Woman, Mother, Nana, and Gg, whom will be so missed by all. She had a passion for singing and dancing and was an active church goer.
Donna leaves her 8 children and their families; David A. Oberlander of East Falmouth, Malea J. Salsman of Mashpee, Christie A. of Stoughton MA, Daniel J. of NH, Lori J. Marks of Mashpee, and Stephen and Scott both of Hyannis, she is (Pre) by her son Craig F. Oberlander. Donna has 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
The family would like to Thank Cape Heritage Nursing home of Sandwich (Tupper Unit) Hospice of Massachusetts and A very big Thank You to Rebecca night shift in the Tupper unit.
In Lieu of flowers Donations can be made in Donna’s Memory to;
Hospice of Massachusetts
10 Riverside Drive
Lakeville Massachusetts
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