Donald Victor Dellaripa Jr

September 9, 1979 - October 23, 2015

Donald Victor Dellaripa Jr, 36, of E. Hartford, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, October 23, 2015. He was the beloved son of Donald V. Dellaripa Sr and Deborah L. (Machia) Iliff and stepson of Robert S. Iliff. Donald graduated from East Hartford HS in 97 where he was voted class clown because of his amazing ability to make people laugh. He graduated from UCONN in 2004. He loved fishing, the NY Giants, Boston Red Sox,and watching football with his Dad. He also enjoyed cooking and loved being with his friends and family. He shared a very special relationship with his Mom; their daily conversations will be dearly missed. Donald leaves behind his grandmother Jean, his step grandmother, Mema Iliff, his stepbrothers, Dan and Ben, and stepsister, Sarah. He also leaves his beloved Godmother, Auntie Laurie, as well as many aunts, uncles & cousins who will miss him dearly. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 29 at 1 PM at the Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St, Rocky Hill. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park. Calling hours will be held from 11am-1pm prior to the service. Condolences may be made at www.rosehillfuneralhomes.com.