Donna L. Nucera (nee Cappuccio), 69, passed away on April 20, 2025, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her son, Frank and his wife Lisa, and her grandchildren Skylar, Nicholas, Brooke, Ava, Madison & Riley. She is also survived by her life partner, Brian Danziger, who she cherished and who was her biggest supporter. They found each other at a widow’s support group and developed a true love and adoration for each other.
She was greeted in heaven by beloved grandson Vincent Nucera and her late husband Marc.
Donna grew up in Long Island and moved to Northvale to raise her own family. She worked for Rinaldi Transportation and cherished her time driving the school bus. She was also a dedicated member of the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps for many years.
She later moved to Budd Lake to be surrounded by nature and animals which she loved, especially dragonflies and her beloved cat Lucy. While there she worked for West Essex Schools.
Donna had a fiery spirit and always tried to search for the good in the world. She adored her family & will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
I am so so sad to hear this. Donna was always there to help me with whatever I needed, or just to talk and be a friend. I am so sorry to all of her family and my heart goes out to all of you and to Brian. She loved you all so much. RIP Donna
my heart is beyond broken , loved Donna beyond words!!! Her good nature and love for Animals ecspecially birds was such a happiness in her life !!! She was a devoted friend to all she knew and loved her family And Brian with all she had !!! throughout the short six years I got to know her I loved her more than people I’ve known forever! She had that way about her! She would drop everything she had going and run to help you! My wish from the bottom of my heart is that she has met at the Lord‘s Golden Gates, by her grandson, her ex-husband, and all those that went before her. To bryan always remember I am only a phone call away.. to her family. I pray you all find a peace with the loss you will forever feel! To her friends, I wish you happy days, remembering all of her quirky, funny ways, and her love that she bestowed upon all of us! Rest and sweet peace, Donna I hope one day to see you again until then I will carry you in my heart along side of my sister who you were so wonderful too! Forever in my heart I loved you!
Oh Donna, I am so sad to read of your passing. I am happy I had the opportunity to meet you. You were such a wonderful person full of life, and laughter. I will never forget you my friend.
My condolences to Brian and your family ❤️
I’ve known Donna since we were in junior and senior high school. There are no words to express the sadness I feel hearing this news. She was one special lady with a heart of gold. All the words spoken here are so true of Donna. Such a beautiful spirit.
I will always remember the times spent with her over the years as well as the prayers we shared. I thank God she is at rest with God, no more pain or suffering. Just joy.
Until we see eachother again my sweet friend, I will think of you with such special and cherished Memories.
i’ve known Donna thruout high school. We had a fun time those days. Sleepovers boyfriends. She was the life of the party. She had a wonderful smile and those dimples !! we connected on fb last yr. and sent messages, Trying to maybe meet somehow. Her last message was a Happy Easter message. Heaven gained an angel
Heaven has certainly acquired another angel. Donna was a ray if sunshine. Deepest condolences to her family and Brian.
A lesson not learned…I am writing this because my little sista is gone, and I have no way of making up with her again..
At this time in our life we are not talking, and I realize how immature a 73 year old man can be…we are brother and sister and we love each other because of that, and I thought we had plenty of time to make up again as we usually do…because we are brother and sister. So for me our love is genuine, and I really dug her. She is a cool ass. sister…I certainly am not writing this to get any sympathy. However if you and family are having a hard time, and maybe you are not talking…You better think twice about that…I did not and I will never have another chance to see her, hug her, smell her and be her big brotha. But my memories of my little sista will always be with me now until I die.
My Heart Hurts So Much I Can’t Believe she is gone. My Condolences To Her son and his family. She was my best friend,buddy and Sister in my heart.Will always remember and miss her so very much.Don’t know who I can complain to now.This is not fair she was taken from me.
I don’t know what
to say l am so heartbroken that I lost my best friend and in my heart my soul sister whom I loved so very much I don’t know who l can turn to for comfort and advice she was my angel who knew how to make me feel better and not feel alone God please take care of my friend Donna.She was always there for me cried with me when I lost my husband Carl couldn’t ask for a better person to be with me l Loved her so very much it hurts to know she gone.Love Always Teri your sister by heart and Love
She will always be in my heart and have my love and I will never forget her for as l live and hope she will be there for me when I get where she is just want to hug and kiss her beautiful face again. Love and miss you my sweet friend Donna. Love always Teri
Donna was a bright light beaming in the halls of West Essex. She entered everyone’s room with her big smile and infectious laugh, a friend to teachers and students alike. Through those years and after, as we remained friends, I saw Donna unfailingly expect the best of everyone, and when she sometimes did not get it, I never saw her have a moment of bitterness. Donna deserved so much and I know she was thrilled to make her recent move with Brian. I am sorry I will not be making that visit, Donna, but I will always visit your memory with a smile.
She will be missed! We were so looking forward to her and Brian moving closer to us – we had so many plans for the 4 of us. She became a dear friend when I lived at the same apartment building as her. We would visit over coffee/wine so many good memories. Enjoyed the time her Brian came down for a long weekend, at least we have those good memories. Our sympathies to Frank and his family and of course to Brian.
Donna,
I will always love you. You were such a beautiful and amazing woman. I miss you so much.
You brought me so much happiness and I was so blessed to have you in my life.
So many wonderful memories. You were my life.
You will always be my angel and will always be in my heart. I love you.
Donna was my best friend and also in my heart my beloved Sister she was there for me when I needed her to help me and held me while I cried for comfort when I lost my beloved Husband Carl. I know she is in heaven with God who will comfort her and support her and take her pain away . She suffered so long with pain and kept it to herself and always had that beautiful smile to hide it. I close my eyes and she there telling me it is okay. I will miss her forever. Love you my sweet friend Donna . Always Teri
Sorry for the loss of your mom and we wish we’d known her longer. She was a very sweet lady and we cherish her and we will when we love her too. We’re family.
Donna, I was so sorry to hear of your passing. I will never forget your smile and openness. You made me laugh even when you were hurting. You will be missed my friend.