Donald P. D’Andrea 1940-2021

Donald was born March 6, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of Lucia D’Andrea. His mother passed when Donald was only 4 years old. He was raised by Samuel and Pauline Manno.

He was a graduate of East High School, class of 1958. After graduation, Donald went to work in the construction business, retiring as senior vice president of a local major construction company.

Donald was giving in nature. He was instrumental in establishing the Nicky Necastro Children’s Cancer Fund, which aided numerous children and their families in the Youngstown / Sharon area. Donald also was a dedicated athlete. He ran many local races, including the International Peace Race. He also participated in numerous marathons and triathlons, the most challenging being the Minnesota Border to Border Triathlon. Donald and his partner, Brian Danilov, completed the race by running, biking and canoeing from the southwest border of Minnesota to the northeast border. At the time, they were the only team to compete in the competition three consecutive years.

When Donald retired from running, he looked to a new sport, golf. Donald enjoyed friendly competition among the many courses in the Youngstown area and soon joined the board of directors at Oaktree Country Club.

Most importantly, Donald enjoyed spending time with his family. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and cherished the time spent with his son and grandsons on trips to Lake Erie, Lake Berlin and Canada.

Left with wonderful memories are his wife, Georgianna, and his children, Joanna Kraynak of Columbus, Daniel D’Andrea of Berlin Center, Marla (David) Dull of Hubbard and Melanie (Steven) Benedict of Sandusky. He also leaves eight beautiful grandchildren and two great-grandsons he loved dearly, Brittany (Joseph) Vollmer, Patricia (Matthew) Luke, Daniel (Cassidy Kapper) D’Andrea, Johnny D’Andrea, David Dull III, Andrea Dull, Steven Benedict, Gianna Benedict, Jackson Luke and Joseph Vollmer. Additionally, he was extremely proud to be the godfather of 16 children.

Besides his mother, Donald was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Cononico D’Andrea, and his brother, Tony Manno.

Friends and family may call 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, with prayers beginning at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Parish.

The family would like to thank the ICU staff at Sharon Regional Medical Center for their compassionate care and concern for Donald.

Donald was a member of St. Patrick Church in Hubbard and in lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial contributions, in Donald’s name, to be given to St. Patrick’s Fire Restoration Fund, 225 N. Main St., Hubbard, OH 44425.

Family and friends are invited to visit www.hig gins-reardon.com to share memories and condolences.

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