Patricia Ann Donato

Patricia Ann Donato “Pat”, 72, loving wife, mother and Grandma passed away on June 20, 2021. Patricia was born in Pikeville, TN and moved to Bradenton, FL with her family at two years old. Pat married her husband Louie in 1983. Together they raised her two sons from a previous marriage and then had their daughter.

She is survived by her husband, Louie Donato. Her children Bill Samuels and wife Laurie, Mike Samuels and wife Amber and Nikki Rupp and husband Ryan. Her grandchildren Ethan Samuels, Finley Rupp and Irie Samuels. Her siblings Linda Burns, Jim Carlton and wife Barbara and Rick Carlton and wife Debbie.

Pat had many careers in her life, however, none were more special to her than being a wife, mother and grandma. Pat was the glue of the family. She loved for everyone to gather at her house, enjoy her incredible cooking and spend time together. She lived everyday for her family and will be dearly missed by all.