Donald Alfred Fecci

Donald Fecci

April 1, 1936 -- June 10, 2026

Age 90

Preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Rosemarie. They were married July 5, 1959 at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in the Bronx, New York. Survived by his three children, Donna Russo, Michael (Margaret) Fecci, and Denise Fecci; three grandchildren, Joseph (Karen Schmidt) Russo, Anne and Chloe Fecci; great-grandson Elliott Russo. Other survivors include sister Dianne (Alan) Rywalt, brother-in-law Thomas DeCaprio, sister-in-law Susan Schreihofer, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

Earlier preceded in death by parents Mario and Anna Fecci, parents-in-law Peter and Filomena DeCaprio, sister Joan and husband Edward Margherita, brother-in-law John and wife Diane, sister-in-law Yvonne DeCaprio, and brother-in-law Gilbert Schreihofer.

After an idyllic childhood on E 205th St. in the Bronx, NY, Don studied for one year in college, worked for the NY railroad, and served his country in both the US Army and Air National Guard Reserve. After marrying Rosemarie, the love of his life, they socialized with their cousins and ultimately raised their family in the Bronx, on Staten Island, and later in Haverstraw, NY. He worked for Xerox for 35 of those years, then un-retired to drive a local school bus. Upon re-retirement, Don and Rose became snow birds in Gilbert, AZ to be close to their two daughters. There they formed deep friendships with members of bocce, cruise, NY and other clubs. In 2015, Don and Rose retired permanently to Gilbert, AZ.

Burial at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mary’s Food Bank, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Pets for Vets, or Tunnel to Towers (T2T) Foundation.