Nicholas Donato III, of Palmetto, Florida, passed away on March 8, 2023. He was the son of Nicholas Edward Donato, Jr., and Karena Donato. Nicholas III was born on August 27, 1987. He was 36 years old. Nicholas III was the owner/operator of a construction business called Rock Solid Excavation, Sandstone & Design. His passion was landscaping along Florida's beautiful coastline. Nicholas III was an active member of his local church and was a loving father to Christian Bunker. His memories will live on forever in our hearts and he will be greatly missed.

Nicholas III is survived by his son Christian Bunker, his father Nicholas Edward Donato, Jr., his sister Khrystina Francis Donato, and his stepmother Donna Maria Renna. Nicholas III also leaves behind his niece Seraphina Donato, his aunts, Rene Donatelli, Dawn Donato and Mechel Donato, his uncles, Robert Donatelli Sr., Lorne LaMonica and William Miesner, and his cousins John V. Donato, Sr., Robert Donatelli, Nicky Donatelli, and Billy Donato. We know Nicholas III will be greeted on the other side by his deceased grandfather Nicholas Edward Donato Sr. and his cousin Michael Donatelli. Nicholas III leaves behind a large extended family and many friends. He will be truly missed. May he rest in peace, until we meet again.