Donald Renda, a retired FDNY captain, passed away on December 24.
He was also a member of the St. Francis & St. Gertrude Folk Group.
Beloved husband of Barbara. Devoted father of Chip (Cathy), Erik (Helen), Lisa (David), Melody, Ri (Mike) and Yvette. Cherished grandfather of eight.
Arrangements were handled by the Denis S. O'Connor Funeral Home in Rockaway Beach. A funeral Mass was held at St. Francis de Sales Church. Interment was at Calverton National Cemetery.