Raymond Frank Donatelli, 65, of West Middlesex, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in his home.

Ray was born February 1, 1955, in Sharon, a son of the late Frank B. and Rosaria (Galarde) Donatelli. A lifelong area resident, he was a graduate of Farrell High School.

He was employed at St. Joseph's Hospital, Warren, OH. Following a layoff at the hospital, he started his own painting company which eventually became known as Donatelli and Sons.

Ray was described by many as hard working, friendly and fun loving. He absolutely adored all of his grandchildren and was happiest when watching them play baseball, basketball, soccer and flag football. He coached baseball for many years for the Patagonia Little League.

He also enjoyed going to casinos.

Ray was of the Catholic faith.

He is survived by a daughter, Rena Donatelli-Banas and her husband Jeff, of Raleigh, N.C.; two sons, Raymond Donatelli and his wife Courtney, and Nicola Donatelli and his wife Nicole, both of Sharon; eight grandchildren, Mia and Santino Donatelli, Howland, OH, Salvatore, Carmine, Rocco, Vincenzo, and Vito Donatelli, Sharon, and Gianna Banas, Raleigh; his companion, Kristy Willis; and his former wife, Patti (Leonetti) Donatelli.

Also surviving are two sisters, Rosaria "Lala" Chantrill and her husband John, of Auburn, ME, and Anna Marie Donatelli, of Hermitage; three brothers, Robert Donatelli and his wife Delores, of Sharpsville, Joseph Donatelli and his companion Toni Pagley, of West Middlesex, and Frank Donatelli and his wife Rose, of Charleston, SC; and an uncle, Nick Galarde, of Hermitage.

In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by a son, Antonio "Tony" Donatelli.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to either, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, at www.stjude.org/donate or by calling 800-805-5856; or to Sharon Little League, 381 N. Myers Ave., Sharon, PA 16146.

Services are private. A public memorial service will be held at a later date