Donna L. (Del Vecchio) Ivery, 66, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Syracuse, she was a 1964 graduate of Solvay High School. She was an office manager at the office of Dr. Richard Sturr, DDS, and had an affection for all of their patients for 25 years. Donna had a love for racquetball, tennis, gambling at the casino with her friends and a new found love of knitting.
Donna’s enormous capacity to love, incredible sense of humor, infectious smile and insatiable love for life was astounding. Her dedication to her family, friends, and so many others resonated in their sheer devotion to her. Quite simply she was a beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, friend and soul. Donna will always remain alive in the memories of those who loved, respected and treasured her.
She was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Hazel (Warren) Del Vecchio and her brother Francis Del Vecchio.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, John, her children, Lauren Sweeney, John (Liz) Ivery and Anne (Joe) Spicer, 10 grandchildren, her stepmother, Beatrice Del Vecchio and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 am Monday at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, and 9:30 am at St. Brigid and St. Joseph Church, where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Warners. Calling hours are from 1 to 4 pm Sunday, at the funeral home, 2601 Milton Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Teal There’s a Cure, 157 Hancock Dr., Syracuse, NY 13207, Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Thank you to the many family and friends for their help, support and love over the years. A special thank you to her dear friend Ginny Kronen and all who helped care for Donna throughout her 5 year battle with ovarian cancer. Online condolences may be offered at www.bagozzitwins.com.
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