Donna M. Coticchia

Donna M. Coticchia

February 24, 1946 - January 22, 2013

Donna M. Coticchia

February 24, 1946 - January 22, 2013

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Donna M. Coticchia passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 unexpectedly due to illness. She is survived by her husband James, her son Peter, her daughter Ann Marie, her sister Ethel, her daughter-in-law Wendy, her son-in-law Dan, and her grandchildren Alexis and Madison. She is dearly missed by all of her family and the many friends and acquaintances whose lives she touched.

Donna M. Litzinger was born on February 24, 1946 in Erie, Pennsylvania to her parents Charles and Antonia (Henrietta). Donna treasured her parents, who she missed terribly after their passings in 1993 and 1994.

Donna and Jim met in high school, and were married on April 21, 1967. She was a caring and loving wife to Jim, and they were happily married for over 45 years. Donna and Jim moved several times during the early years of their marriage before settling for many years in Pittsburgh, PA.

Donna dedicated her life to her family. She was a devoted mother to Pete and Ann. Donna enjoyed working at her children’s school and volunteering to help out with their activities and team sports. She was also a devout member of her church, and her faith was a constant source of strength to her throughout her life.

In 2004, Donna and Jim moved to Mission Viejo, California to be close to her son and grandchildren. She maintained a close and loving relationship with her grandchildren, whom she was proud to care for and participated actively in their daily lives. She was a regular volunteer at the girls’ elementary school, and was well-known and liked there by students, parents, and teachers.

A memorial service for Donna will be held at O’Connor Mortuary, located at 25301 Alicia Parkway in Laguna Hills on Friday, January 25 starting at 1:00 pm. Friends and family are welcome to attend and to gather afterwards at Pete and Wendy’s home share their memories of Donna.

The Coticchia family asks that in lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Kilian’s church in her name. The church can be reached at http://www.stkilianmissionviejo.org or by phone at (949) 586-4440. Thank you.

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  5. I have tried so many times to write a note to Donna and her family but words fail me and all I do is cry! Still after 5 years. We had so many special family moments together and so many moments we shared as friends and coworkers. There are fun happy moments and sad ones. Our car trips, Robert Morris night school, visits to Erie, working on outstanding claims for Dr. Gray., wearing her dotted socks inside out, picking her up when it snowed, pumping gas and trips to The New Stanton Office! So many memories! I talk to Donna every day! I miss her so much. She was my best friend, my wonderful co-worker and wonderful person. She bought lunch for people who couldn’t afford it, made me drive some little old lady home in her car that wouldn’t run, made me stop on 79 to help a man and his small son who had car trouble, taught me everything I know about medical insurance and went to seminars and classes with me. I could not have done the job I did for Dr. Gray without Donna. She of course was not the only one who helped me. Betty Klavon, Donna R, the other nurses and office personnel. I love you Donna and always will. I will never forget the special talks we had not the years you refused to talk to me. Thank you Lisa Crane we were friends again. I know you are happy and you deserve to be in heaven . I hope someday to see you again. Love you always my dearest friend.

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