Obituary of Donald J. Corona

Donald J. Corona October 05, 1956 - May 13, 2009 Donald J. Corona, 52, of Driftway Road, Danbury, died at Danbury Hospital on Wednesday, May 13th. He was born in New York City on October 5, 1956, son of Anthony, Jr. and Shirley R. (Pasquarella) Corona, of Danbury. He made his home in Danbury for most of his life. Donald had owned and operated the restaurants "Dialtone" and "Thursdays." He was a supporter of many charities, including Ability Beyond Disability (DATAR), and the American Cancer Society. He often volunteered his time and effort their benefit programs. Most importantly, Donald devoted his life to his family. In addition to his parents, Anthony and Shirley, he will be sadly missed by his daughter, Amanda Corona of Danbury; his two brothers, Gary Corona and his wife, Christine of Brookfield, Anthony Corona, III, and his wife, Cristina, of Danbury; his lifetime partner, Janice Edmond, of Danbury; his niece and nephews, Sophia and Charles Corona. Funeral Information A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 18th at 10:00am at St. Joseph Church, Danbury. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Sunday, May 17th between the hours of 4:00 and 7:00pm. Donations Information Memorial Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 306 Industrial Park Rd. # 105, Middletown, CT 06457 "Those who wait upon the Lord shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary, walk and not faint. Through death, my beloved, comes our Lord's promise of eternal life, like a vapor which represents our destination back to Him..."