Obituary of Donald M. Reale

Donald M. Reale (Donny), age 42, of Shelton, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Born in Bridgeport on June 22, 1976, he was a son of Roslyn White Reale of Torrington and the late Donald Reale. He attended St. Joseph HS and graduated from Shelton High School. Don was a loving and caring person. He had a great sense of humor and could make anyone laugh and was a friend to all. He loved music and movies, his art and all animals, especially his cat  "Nixy".  His favorite vacations were to Lake George. Don had such a great heart and found joy in other people's happiness. Don was a former employee of the Bridgeport Health Department and the recently closed, Harris Rogers VFW.

Don will be deeply missed by all who knew him and loved him.

In addition to his loving mother, Roslyn, survivors include two sisters, Tracy Reale Sellas and Robin Teto, a brother Albert Teto; his devoted aunt Christine Reale-Gennusa and her husband Joseph; as well as several additional aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will take place on Friday, January 25, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. directly in St. Theresa's Church, 5301 Main St., Trumbull for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Thursday from 4 – 7 p.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to The Rushford Foundation, 883 Paddock Avenue Meriden, CT 06450 or online at https://rushford.org/giving/donate-now.