Carl Alan Donato III, on April 19, 2024, of Gloucester Township, NJ. Age 34.

Beloved son of Carl A. Donato, Jr. (Wendy) and Deborah L. Donato. Loving brother of Gianna M. Donato (Victor Howell), Matthew Sweet (Stephanie), Casey Smollock, and Ashley Smollock. Cherished grandson of the late Carl & Joanne Donato, Sr. and Raymond & Cheryle Bowman. Uncle of Antonia and Cecelia Howell-Donato. Nephew of Debra Casey (Steve), Karen Donato, Nicole Cardona (Jeffrey), Larry Krowicki, Jack Harbois, and Kim McDermott. Cousin of Stephanie, Buddy, Mikey, Larry, Kevin, Kira, Nami, Michelle, Jesse, and Alex.

Carl loved music. He was a fan of The Doors, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead and most classic rock. He was a self-taught guitar player, song and poetry writer. Carl also loved animals and writing stories. Carl had a kind heart and soul.

There will be a visitation from 10am until 12pm on Friday, April 26 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Memorial service 12pm at the funeral home. Interment private at the request of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carl's memory to Legacy Treatment Services: 2730 1289 NJ-38 #203, Hainesport, NJ 08036; https://www.legacytreatment.org/ or Arise Addiction Recovery Inc.: PO Box 353, Machias, ME 04654; https://www.ariseaddictionrecovery.com/

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