SCHENECTADY - Donna M. Santore nee; Gregory, 65, has gone fishing with her late Husband David Gregory on Saturday, January 21, 2017 with her family by her side at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. Donna was the daughter of the late Elmer Enos and Eleanor Hildenbrandt, was the devoted wife to the late David John Gregory, and more recently the beloved companion of 10 years, to Jesse Maye.
Donna enjoyed spending time rooting for her favorite team: The New York Giants, being a voice for her women's rights group, along with volunteering at the Bethesda House in Schenectady, NY. As committed as she was to her various activities, she was most devoted to her family. Donna was the happiest when she was spending time with her children, and grandchildren. She was full of life, you were sure to catch her playing kickball at all the family gatherings.
Donna was born in Albany, NY, she grew up and was educated in Colonie, NY.
Donna leaves behind her thirteen children: Kimberly (Zak Shafer) Santore, Angelique (Peterson Tyson Germain) Solivan, Nicole (Joey) Wiseman, Suzanne (T/L Christian Petrocine), Kristine (Randy) Hilt, Tiffany (Wayne) Mazur, David (Gina), Chad (Brittany Grudecki), Shane, Cory, Christopher, Ryan, and Brittany Gregory. She is also survived by her twenty one grandchildren: Josh, Keith, Bailey, Jaxson, Tasyana, Bradley, Riley, Sean, Elyjah, Maddox, Cassidy, Cody, Hannah, Damien, Ciara, Mia, Cole, Liam, Brianna, Scarlett, and Cyrus; four great grandchildren: Sofia, Giuseppe, Aaralynn, and Riley; sister Debra (Kenneth) Waters, brother: Keith (Danielle) Enos, along with many more loved family members, and friends.
In addition to her parents, Donna is predeceased by her brother: Bobby Enos.
Relatives and friends are welcome to join for a celebration of Donna's life held on Friday, January 27, 2017, at 7:00 pm, at the VFW Post 1895, 609 Draper Ave, Schenectady, NY, 12306.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made in Donna's name to the: Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer at:
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