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Birth:          11 Jan 1954 Philadelphia, Pa.
Death:          8 Feb 2026 Hammonton, N.J.

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obit of Salvatore Donio
of Absecon, NJ
intelius
pub rec on ancestry 2545 Brown St 2fl, Phila, Pa.
https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/47218150/thomas-s.-donio
Thomas S. Donio Obituary
Reverend Thomas S. Donio, 72, of Hammonton, NJ passed away at home on Sunday, 
February 8, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was a lifelong resident of Hammonton. 
Father Donio graduated from Rowan University in Glassboro, and Rutgers University in 
New Brunswick. Art and music were very important to him, he played in several bands 
and orchestra ensembles.



Father Tom was ordained as a priest on May, 20, 1995 at St. Peter's Church in 
Merchantville by Most Reverend James T. McHugh. Father Tom served as a parochial 
vicar at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, Absecon; St. Mary's parish, Williamstown and 
St. Thomas More parish, Cherry Hill. He served as administrator and pastor at Nativity 
parish, Franklinville and as pastor at St. Martin de Porres; St. Joseph parish; and St. 
Anthony of Padua parish, all in Hammonton. Fr. Tom was the founding pastor of St. 
Mary of Mt. Carmel, Hammonton and then served as chaplain at Ancora State Hospital 
in Winslow Township until his death. Father Tom also served on both the Diocesan 
Liturgical Commission and the Diocesan Presbyteral Council, as well as chaplain for 
the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society in Hammonton and the Knights of Columbus Padre 
Pio Council.



He was predeceased by his parents Salvatore "Buddy" and Santa "Sue" (nee 
Cessato) Donio, and his brother in law, Tom Hickey. He is survived by his siblings, 
Lois C. Hickey, Dennis M. Donio (Nancy), Susan G. Donio, several nieces, nephews, 
great nieces, great nephews, cousins, friends, and his cats whom he cherished Carol, 
Samson, Peanut and Monkey.A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026 
from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM at St. Mary of Mt Carmel Parish Church of St Anthony, 285 
Route 206 in Hammonton, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Most 
Reverend Joseph A. Williams. Burial will follow Mass at Oak Grove Cemetery, 500 N. 
White Horse Pike in Hammonton. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Our 
Lady of Mt. Carmel Society, PO Box 182, Hammonton, NJ

Parents
DONIO Salvatore ("Buddy") (11 Apr 1913 - 3 Jan 1997)
CESSATO Santa (Sue) (1919 - 7 Jan 2015)

Siblings
DONIO Lois C. ()
DONIO Dennis ()
DONIO Thomas S. (11 Jan 1954 - 8 Feb 2026)
DONIO Susan G. ()

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