Frederick "Fred" DiDonato, of Westerville, formerly of Wintersville, died Wednesday, March 14,2024 at Mount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus. He was born August 22, 1943 in Steubenville. He is the son of the late Joseph and Philomena (Longellotto) DiDonato. He was also preceded in death by his wife Antigone "Toni" DiDonato whom he married June 10, 1967 and his brother, Joseph.
Fred was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel where he worked as a craneman for 35 years. Fred enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, family and playing the slot machines. He was a faithful Steeler fan and always enjoyed watching a good football game.
Surviving are three sons Fred (Stephanie) of Howard, OH, Mark (Maggie) Delaware, OH and Christopher (Susan) of Lewis Center, OH; six grandchildren Anthony DiDonato, Malia DiDonato, Samuel Mathes, Jack (Katie) Rucker, Luke Rucker, Hayden Rucker, sister Camilla (Tom) Cicone of Wintersville; nieces Karen (Greg) Hock of Lewis Center and Pam (Mike) Kapustik of Sarver, PA; great nephews Gregory (Jessica) Hock, Ryan (Kimberly) Hock and Jared Kapustik. Fred was a member of Church of the Resurrection in New Albany, OH.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 10 am until 12 pm at the Mosti Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, 4435 Sunset Blvd. A funeral liturgy with Mass will follow at 12:30 pm at Blessed Sacrament, Fr. Josh Erickson will celebrate. Entombment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
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