Donna Geanne Geraci's Obituary
Donna Geanne Barbato Geraci, age 74, was born on November 9, 1950, and passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, in Millsboro, DE.
The daughter of William and Virginia Barbato, Donna grew up on Long Island with her siblings: Irene Kroener of West Palm Beach, Florida, and Robert Barbato of Hampton Bays, New York.
Donna graduated from Berkley Secretarial College in upstate New York. After moving to Maryland, she held several administrative positions, including legal secretary, executive assistant, and office manager. She made numerous friends throughout her career.
She is survived by her daughter, Stacey Milliken Malik, and her beloved granddaughter, Anjalina. Her younger daughter, Danielle, predeceased her in 2006.
After Dani’s passing, Donna was driven to create a scholarship at Dani’s alma mater, C.W. Post College. The scholarship was significantly funded by the sale of angel decorations Donna lovingly crafted and sold at local craft fairs.
Angel-making was just one of many creative endeavors Donna pursued with passion and care. She delighted in creating decorations described as “beyond beautiful” and decorated lavishly for every season—especially Halloween, her favorite.
Family and friends remember her love of family, her deeply caring nature, and her strong sense of independence, along with her wicked sense of humor. She was a woman always ready for a good joke and eager to laugh. She will be deeply missed.
The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Danielle K. Geraci Memorial Endowed Scholarship, LI University, C.W. Post 720 Northern Blvd., Kahn Bldg., Brookville, NY 11548.
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