Donald Viola's Obituary
Donald Nildio Viola, 82, of Riverside, California, formerly of Alliance, died on Friday, May 29, 2009 at 7:45 a.m. in Riverside, CA.
He was born on February 24, 1927 in Alliance, to the late Pasquale and Angeline (DePersico) Viola. Donald was a graduate of Alliance High School and had lived in Alliance for a few years afterward. He had been a resident of Riverside, California for most of his life.
Donald served in the United States Army during World War II, and was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 9223. He worked as a tool builder in the aerospace industry for 30 years.
He was a beloved husband of Patricia Viola; loving father of Robert O'Toole, Sandra Coletto, Micki O'Toole and Angelina Gooding; devoted grandfather of Patrick Coletto and Madison O'Toole; dear brother of Erma (Viola) Skivolocke Muntean of Alliance; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Pasquale and Angeline (DePersico) Viola; and two sisters, Jennie Sarchione and Mary Calladine.
A Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2009 in Riverside California.
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