Donna Sanginario

Lancaster – Donna Y. (Zadroga) Sanginario, 74, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Paul A. Sanginario; their children: Randy J. Sanginario and his wife Sherry Lynn, Shawna M. Terkanian, and Nicholas P. Sanginario and his wife Casey; and four grandchildren: Alison “Ali” Terkanian, Alex Terkanian, Porter Sanginario, and their newly adopted grandson, Khamari Terkanian.

Donna also leaves behind her two brothers, Robert Zadroga, husband of the late Jonelle Zadroga; and Stephen Zadroga and his wife Mary; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and a wide circle of cherished friends across the globe. She was pre-deceased by her brother, Walter Zadroga.

The daughter of the late Stanley and Yvonne (Boucher) Zadroga, Donna was raised and educated in Lancaster. She graduated from Nashoba Regional High School, Class of 1968, and continued her studies at Salter Secretarial School.

Professionally, Donna spent her career working as an office manager for the Robert F. Kennedy Action Corps and the Justice Resource Institute. She was also a licensed real estate broker for over 35 years, most recently with ReMax Journey, where she built many lasting friendships.

A woman of deep faith, Donna was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Church in Lancaster. She remained active in her community, serving on the Nashoba Pop Warner Committee, the Town of Lancaster’s Memorial Day Parade Committee, and as a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Palm Bay, Florida.

Among her many joys, Donna loved tending to her garden and combing beaches in search of sea glass, building an impressive collection over the years. Above all, she was happiest in the company of her family and friends and will be lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.

Calling hours will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Church, 809 Main St., Lancaster, with burial to follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Lancaster.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Donna’s memory to:

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

P.O. Box 849168,

Boston, MA 02284-9168