Donna M.

Katramados

Donna (Orlando) Katramados passed unexpectedly in her home on Saturday April 9th.  She was 67 years of age.

Born in Boston, she was the beloved daughter of the late John W. Orlando and Helen B. (Szkolt) Orlando.  Donna grew up in Ware and Winthrop.  She attended Winthrop Schools and was a graduate of Winthrop High School.

As a young woman Donna settled in East Boston and resided there for most of her life.  Her life's devotion was to home and family raising her two sons and a daughter.

In her lifetime Donna enjoyed time with family and friends, socializing, dancing, and playing Bingo.  In addition to her parents, Donna was also predeceased by a brother Tommy Orlando, the father of her sons, Kevin Keefe, and her daughter's father and late husband William Katramados.

She is survived by her children; Christopher Orlando and Michelle of Concord, NC, Mark Orlando of North Kingstown, RI, and Shannon Katramados and her life-partner Tyron Minardi of Chelsea.  She was the cherished grandmother of Christopher Orlando, II., Tyron Minardi, II., Cailey Orlando, Tyrique Minardi, Jaime Ferrara, and Shaelyn Clark.  And she was the dear sister of John Orlando of Washington.  She is also survived by several extended family members and friends.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to honor Donna's life and visit with her family at the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Friday April 15 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

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