Donald entered eternal rest Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center in Revere, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 85 years of age.  Born in Oklahoma, he is the son of the late John Panarisi and Vera Miller.  When Donald was 2 years old his family settled in Chelsea, which is where he grew up.  He attended Chelsea Public Schools and graduated from Chelsea High School with the Class of 1953.  Donald began his working career as a meat cutter at Landy Beef in Boston.  He later switched careers and worked in the Highway Department for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  He retired in 2011.  Donald enjoyed his family and friends and he had the wonderful ability to engage everyone in conversation.  During his retirement Donald volunteered at the Boston Harbor Islands as a tour guide.  Donald was a long time Chelsea resident before moving to Everett, which is where he has lived for the past 26 years.  He will be greatly missed by all who love him.

Donald is the beloved husband of Marcia J. (Whalen) Miller.  Beloved step-father of Sandy LaPointe and her husband Ed of NH. Brother of the late Barbara and Katherine Miller.  Dear cousin of Andrew Belsky of Attleboro and John Belsky of Seekonk, MA.  Also lovingly survived by 3 granddaughters, Danielle LaPointe of Cambridge, Andrea Waldron and her husband Chris of Boscawen, NH, Nicole Dizer and her husband Shane of Sandown, NH and 2 great grandchildren, Autumn and Collin Dizer.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea, on Friday, February 12 ^th from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M.  Donald's funeral services will follow in the Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

DONATIONS:  Donations in Donald's memory may be made to the First Congregational Church, 26 County Rd., Chelsea, MA 02150.

Per COVID-19 State Regulations, the Funeral Home is allowed a 35 person capacity limit.  All attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing when greeting the family, pay their respects and exit the funeral home to allow other guests to enter. We encourage family and friends to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book below or to send a personalized sympathy card.