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Donald A. Valduga Sr.

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Donald A. Valduga Sr., 76, of Avella, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021, in Washington Hospital.

He was born December 27, 1944, in Washington, a son of the late Dominick and Susan Suvada Valduga.

Donnie was a 1962 graduate of Avella High School and also attended Barber School from 1962-1963.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during Vietnam with the rank of sergeant, honorably discharged in 1965.

He was a lifetime member of Iron Workers Local Union No. 3 of Pittsburgh and had worked for Plasteel Products Inc. for 25 years.

Donnie was a member of Polar Star Mutual Benefit Society, Bert C. Siders American Legion Post 643, Athletics Inc., and a lifetime member of Raccoon Valley Sportsmen’s Club, all of Avella.

He enjoyed working outdoors and helping friends and family with various projects. Donnie had a passion for antique cars and loved to drive his 1932 Model A Ford in the local parades.

On August 10, 1968, he married his former wife, Constance Dunn Valduga, who passed away January 6, 2013.

Surviving are two daughters, Kim (John) Carter of Avella, Lori (Scott) Aquilino of East Norwich, N.Y.; a son, Donald A. Valduga Jr. of Avella; six grandchildren, Meighan and Chelsea Carter, Caleb and Dominick Valduga, Harley and Sam Aquilino; a great-granddaughter, Amelia; a brother, Melvin (Dolores) Valduga of Avella; a sister, Elaine (the late James) Richardson of Bethel Park; and many nieces and nephews.

Deceased, in addition to his parents and former wife, is his stepmother, Caroline Mucci Valduga.

All funeral arrangements are private. Burial will be in West Point Cemetery, Avella.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Polar Star Mutual Benefit Society, Bert C. Siders American Legion Post 643 and Avella Volunteer Fire Department.

Condolences may be expressed at www.stefkovichfuneralhome.com.

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