Donald Federanko

Donald Federanko Sr. , age 81 of Pennsville passed away peacefully with his daughter Donna by his side, in his home at the Pennsville Towers early Monday morning, July 14, 2008. During his passing he was surrounded by all of his children. Born in Penns Grove on September 28, 1926, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Porkot) Federanko. After his father’s passing in 1929, Donald spent his youth on the family farm on DuPont Road in Carneys Point. He began his childhood education at the Green School in Carneys Point and continued on to be a proud graduate of the Penns Grove High School “Class of 1945.” After high school, Don enlisted in the Army where he served as an MP. After his Honorable Discharge from the service, he worked at DuPont just long enough to save up money to buy a car so he could attend Temple University in Philadelphia under the GI Bill. There he began his career in Electronics in the early days of Television. After graduation, he established his TV business in Penns Grove and in 1973 moved the business to Pennsville. Don was well known for his vast knowledge of electronics and his ability to do “good work”. He continually attended workshops and studied to keep up with changing technology. Everyone trusted his honesty and integrity as he spent many hours in customer’s homes. Although he has been retired now for over 10 years, everyone still refers to him as “Don, the TV Man.” In the 1960’s, Don coached the Twins Community Midget Football Team with his friend, Bobby Travaglini. He was instrumental in the opening of Clemente Field on Pitman Street and he was coach and mentor to many Penns Grove youth during his years with the Twins. He was also an avid fisherman and would enjoy fishing with his sons when he could steal some time away from work. In his retirement years, he enjoyed walking at Riverview Beach Park with his faithful best friend, John Lowe, shooting the breeze with his buddy Larry McDade and talking on the phone with his friend, Joe Piemontese. He spent many hours with his daughter, Donna and his granddaughters. Big big Pop Pop loved going to dinner and attending his granddaughters’ school and church plays and visits from his grandsons. He welcomed visits from his daughter Darlene and her little dogs, Angel and Rosey. Don loved and was lovingly cared for by his wonderful health aide angels: Robyn Dooley, Patricia Gronvold and Shirley McNiss. Don was a member of the Historical Society of Penns Grove, Carneys Point and Oldmans Township and an Old Boy of Salem County. He was a past member of the Elks Lodge and Zenith TV business association. A proud and loving father, he is survived by his daughter Donna Federanko-Stout, her husband, Russell Stout, granddaughters, Maggie, Sarah and Rebecca of Penns Grove ; his son Daniel Federanko and his wife, Debra, of Pennsville, grandson Shawn Lowe and his wife Amber and great grandson Spencer; daughter Darlene Davis and her husband Jay of Pennsville, granddaughter, Kelly Jae Davis and her fiancé John Harris and great grandson Bryce Harris; son John Luthy and companion Debbie Sling of Pennsville and grandson Isaiah; son Donald Jr. and his wife, Amy of Pennsville, grandsons Donovan and Dane; son David and his wife, Samantha of Carneys Point; sister Mary (Federanko) Flath of Carneys Point; along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Don was predeceased by his brothers Peter and Alexander Moroz, sisters Joanne (Moroz) Phillips and Nellie Federanko, and brother John Federanko. Friends and relatives may visit on Friday evening at the Ashcraft Funeral Home 740 S. Broadway, Pennsville from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Services will be held on Saturday morning 10:00 am at the funeral home and will be presided over by Father Jerry Ozlinanski . Interment will follow at the Salem County Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Hospice of Salem County, 390 N. Broadway, Pennsville, NJ 08070 and the Historical Society of PG-CP & Oldmans Twp, 48 West Main Street, Penns Grove, NJ 08069. Arrangements are under the direction of the ASHCRAFT FUNERAL HOMES, Penns Grove and Pennsville, www.ashcraftfuneralhomes.com

Donald Federanko

September 28, 1926 - July 14, 2008