Donald Sinda

January 11, 1936 - June 18, 2020

Donald Sinda, age 84, of Onaway, formerly of Warren, went to greet the Lord on June 18, 2020. He was born January 11, 1936 to the late August and Cecelia Sinda. Donald honorably served his country as a member of the U.S. Army Special Weapons Assembly & Transport from 1956 to 1958. On January 18, 1964 he married the love of his life, Roberta, who preceded him in death in 2007. Donald proudly worked as the head groundskeeper for Fitzgerald public schools. He took great pride in tending to the football and baseball fields. He was a proud member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Warren and Cross in the Woods, Indian River. Donald was truly devoted to his family and faith. He was a man who was marked by generosity, compassion, and kindness. He is survived by his children, Paul (Charlet) Sinda, Mary Sinda (Michael) Comfort; grandchildren, Amanda Sinda (Nathan) Miller, Austin Sinda; siblings, Leroy Sinda, Raymond Sinda, Rosalie Sekol, as well as many special family members and friends. A funeral mass will be Tuesday, June 23rd at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Emmett. Visitation will be Monday, June 22nd from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Young Funeral Home, China Twp. As well as one hour prior to the mass at church on Tuesday. A rosary will be recited on Monday at 7 p.m. Military honors will be conducted immediately after mass. Final interment will be at Cross in the Woods, Indian River. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to National Shrine of Cross in the Woods, 7078 M-68, Indian River, MI 49749. To leave a message of comfort visit www.youngcolonial.com