Age 72, of Glenshaw, has gone to the beach in Heaven on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Beloved husband of 46 years of Carol Donato; loving brother of Michele (Tim) Szczypinski, Rose Marie (Greg) Ciaccio and the late Leonard Donato; dear brother-in-law of Susan (Frank) Pietrusinski and Joseph (the late Marlene) Mikulski; also survived by nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at UPMC St. Margaret and UPMC Passavant Hospitals for their compassionate care.

Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 2-6 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Matthew Parish at St. Bonaventure Church, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Gerald's name to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 511 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX 75062 or a charity of one's choice.