Obituaries

Donna entered into rest on March 20, 2014 at the age of 76. She was born on August 14, 1937 in Santa Cruz, CA to parents Percy and Thelma Miller (deceased). She was raised by her grandmother Mattie Miller (deceased) and her step-mother Hazel Miller (deceased). She is also predeceased by her siblings Don, Marci, and Sandy. Donna was a lifelong Bay Area resident, spending her last 47 years in Fremont, CA.

She married her high school sweetheart William W. "Bill" Chiapetto in June of 1955. They were blessed with 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Bill and Donna were happily married until Bill's death in September of 2008, celebrating their 53rd wedding anniversary on June 2008.

Donna had several interests which included country music, sewing, camping, fishing, and playing cards with her family. She was an avid animal lover, Donna's "family" always included several pets and she leaves behind a very special kitty, Cassie. She was focused on raising her family, but also provided child care for 20+ years for several children whom she loved and treated like they were her own. These kids are adults now, but they still feel like part of the family to this day.

Donna is survived by her sister Margo of Hayward, son and daughter-in-law Randy and Eleni Chiapetto of Chicago, daughter Linda Chiapetto of Fremont, daughter and son-in-law Janet and David Larsen of Fremont, son David Chiapetto of Indianapolis, grandchildren Ryan, Dennis, and Rachel Larsen of Fremont, Amber and John Chiapetto of Indianapolis, Krissie and Anthony Hasapis of Chicago. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and dear family friends. We will all miss her deeply.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 25, from 10am-12pm and a Chapel Service will begin at 12pm at Fremont Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Burial will follow at Lone Tree Cemetery in Hayward, CA.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Patient Access Network Foundation, PO Box 221858, Charlotte, NC 28222, an organization who offers help and hope to people with chronic or life threatening illnesses for whom cost limits access to breakthrough medical treatments. For more information go to www.panfoundation.org or call 1-866-316-7263.