Donna E. (Read) Hooley's Obituary
Donna E. (Read) Hooley, 59, of Liverpool, NY passed away on Friday, January 6th at her home. She was born in Syracuse to Carole M. Hoxie and the late George Read. She graduated from Liverpool High School and attended Onondaga Community College. She proudly received her cosmetology license before her high school graduation.
Donna worked at Wegmans for 10 years before deciding to stay home and raise her daughters. She was always willing to open her home to friends and family in need. Donna loved gardening, going to the beach, reality TV, but most of all, she cherished time spent with all her beloved grandchildren.
Donna is survived by her husband of 36 years, Jeffrey Hooley; her daughters, Kelly (Chris) Bratt and Kaitlyn Hooley (Buddy Yeager); her 5 grandchildren, Layla, Lucas, and Lane Bratt and Daniel and Riley Yeager; her siblings, Cathleen Hargis, Patricia Rosati, Gregory Read, and Anne-Marie Hoxie; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Calling hours will take place from 4 – 6 pm on Friday, January 13, 2023 followed by a funeral service in celebration of Donna’s life at 6:15 pm at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse.
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