Margaret Mary Donatella

Margaret Mary McAlister Donatella, 83, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on April 2, 2026 after a brief illness. Margaret was born in Bronx, NY to the late Robert (Bob) and Mary (Mae) McAlister. She was the only girl born to her parents. She had four brothers whom she cherished deeply.

Margaret was born and raised in Bronx and Manhasset, NY before attending college in Kentucky. She moved to Rochester, NY to become an elementary school teacher at St. Thomas in Irondequoit. She settled in Greece to raise her family and eventually retired from Eastman Kodak Company.

Margaret most enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be most remembered for her deep love for her family and faith in the Catholic Church.

She is survived by her children SueAnne (Paul) Warren and Bob (Cheryl) Donatella; grandchildren Matt (Hannah) Warren, Courtney (Sam) Harp, Jack Warren, Jennifer Donatella, Jason Donatella and Jessica Donatella; great granddaughter Adrian Warren and soon to arrive, great granddaughter, Margaret Warren; her brother Jimmy (Dolores) McAlister, as well as many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Bob and Mae McAlister and brothers Gerald McAlister, Donald McAlister and Larry McAlister.

Funeral Mass to be held Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00 am at St Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, 1000 North Greece Road, Rochester, NY 14626.