Donato Cefaratti

Donato Cefaratti passed away in Farmington Connecticut on January 10, 2022 after a swift decline in his health but not before a very full journey of life of 95 yrs.

Born in Campodipietra, Campobasso Italy on September 16 ^th 1926. His parents were Natalizia (DeRubertis) and Carlo Cefaratti. He was the youngest of a large family. He immigrated to Canada in 1957 with some of his family and later met his "everything" Beata, married and moved to Connecticut in 1968. Donato and Beata had not had children of their own but they loved and adored both their extended family.  Donato in his adult married years spent some years living in New Britain and then built his dream home in Farmington, Connecticut.  Donato had a few different jobs including construction work and factory work eventually retiring from New Departure in Bristol, Connecticut. Although Donato lived and planted his roots in Connecticut especially in his earlier years, he never minded the road trip to Canada in his “Pride Ride” his burgundy sports Mustang for visits with extended family.  Donato and his wife both hosted lots of family holidays and really loved their family. He welcomed having his father in law, Antonio and his mother, Natalina stay with them into their later years of life. Donato also loved traveling back to Italy for summer vacations to his home town in Italy where he would stay in the very house he grew up in and enjoy catching up with his childhood best friend, Pasqual. Donato had been an active member of St. Ann's Church in New Britain.  He was a member of the Italian Campodipietra Society Club in New Britain where he enjoyed dinner dances with friends and family from his home town in Italy. Donato was so proud of the home he and his wife had built in Farmington.  Donato and Beata threw a large celebration for their 25 ^th Anniversary where they renewed their vows in front of many family and friends.  Donato enjoyed gardening and making wine. He was introduced to hunting deer and even took pride in catching a bear.  Donato enjoyed playing bocce ball with family and even joined a group of friends who played regularly. He also learned how to bowl and was on a league.  Donato enjoyed playing the Italian card game called Scopa.  In his later years when his travel days started to slow down he was courageous and bought a computer and learned how to correspond electronically with his family from Argentina and Canada. Donato also loved watching the Italian station on TV and was a dedicated fan of the professional Italian soccer teams. Donato was a great problem solver and inventor especially as he started to navigate life in his mature years determined to sustain his independence. Donato's wife had thrown him an amazing 90 ^th birthday party where all of his family and friends joined to help him celebrate this milestone. A significant loss for Donato was when his wife and life partner passed away five years ago. Over the last five years after the loss of his wife Beata, Donato struggled with the sadness of her loss.  He had resigned to more time spent in the comfort of his home where he lived alone, still sustaining independence at a slower pace and welcoming when family was able to visit. We celebrate the many memories we have had with Donato, reflect and appreciate how he has had an imprint on all of our lives.

In consideration to the current pandemic, there will be no calling hours.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in honor of Donato's life at St. Ann Church of St. Joachim Parish, 101 North St., New Britain on January 19, 2022 at 11 AM.   Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Donato to PadrePio.com, out of Cromwell, Connecticut.  Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 South Main St., New Britain is in charge of arrangements.