SPRINGFIELD – Donna Lee DeFazio, 60, of Springfield, MA, died Sunday, June 5, 2022, unexpectedly.

Born in Somerville, MA on June 9, 1961. she was the daughter of the late Angelo G. DeFazio and late Barbara E. (Jones) DeFazio.  She attended Somerville High School.  She loved to travel, go to the beach (she loved the ocean), dancing and reading.

She is survived by two sisters, Kathy M. DeFazio of Northborough, MA, Mrs. Julie M. Belanger and her husband Paul of Lisbon, ME, a brother Michael Angelo Joseph DeFazio of Holyoke, MA, a nephew Richard A. Patenaude, and two great nephews Seth and Lucas Patenaude.  She was predeceased by a brother Angelo G. DeFazio.

Funeral services are private and in the care of Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave, Worcester.