Obituary of Donald Edward Cocchiarella

Cocchiarella, 

Donald E. “Red” 

August 11, 1936 – June 14, 2023 

Age 86, of Oakdale, died on June 14, 2023. Preceded in death by wife, Geri; parents; 8 siblings; granddaughter, Julie; and great-grandson, Evan. Survived by children, Michael (Kathy) Cocchiarella, Michele (Robert) Johnson, and Pollyanna (Joe) Ricker; grandchildren, Laura, Renee, Holly, Joey, Ryan, Bobby, Cassie, and Chelsea; great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Allison, Colton, Declan, Kellan, and Leo. A special thank you to Mariah and the Ecumen staff. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at the Church of St. Peter (2600 N. Margaret St., No. St. Paul) with visitation one hour prior to mass.