Thomas Donatelli, 89, died Feb. 7, 2012, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in New Jersey and moved to Vero Beach in 1955.
He was an Army veteran, serving in the 1st Calvary 12th Division during World War II.
He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Vero Beach.
He also was one of the founding members of the Vero Beach Italian-American Club, a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Italian War Vets of Vero Beach.
Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Darlene Donatelli; daughter, Jennifer Woodiwiss, of Vero Beach; brothers, Mauro Donatelli and Robert Donatelli, both of New Jersey; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Donatelli; and daughter, Linda Harris.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1850 Sixth Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32960.
A service will be at 11 a.m. Feb. 13 at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Interment and military honors will take place following the service in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Fort Pierce.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.
