RIP Donetta – She Made So Many People Happy
When I opened Facebook, I saw all the messages that Donetta Riley had died.
If you attended a children’s party in Bay Ridge, you probably met the one and only ~ Donetta Riley.
Donetta was the woman singing and making the magic happen at birthday parties! She got everyone involved and made everyone laugh. While Donetta lived in Washington Heights, many people thought she lived in Bay Ridge because she was at so many parties here!
Our four-year-old goddaughter stood perfectly still as Donetta painted a butterfly on her face. As she drew, Donetta spoke to her in the sweetest voice. When Donetta applied glitter, all the little girls were amazed and couldn’t wait to be next.
The party wouldn’t be complete without Donetta twisting balloons into hats, musical instruments and cute animal. At every party, she had something new to show the kids (but the adults were just as captivated).
Donetta loved art and music and she shared that with everyone she met. She taught art at several places including the Hudson Cliffs School. During the Pandemic, she brought her magic to Zoom:
Donetta didn’t lose her fight to cancer – she fought and lived after doctors said she would die.
She’s in Heaven with God and without pain now. I imagine by the weekend, she will be twisting up some magic up there!
Donetta will be missed by everyone who was blessed to know her.
She was 52 years old and she brought so much joy to so many people.
Prayers for Roy, her family and friends who will be missing her bright light.
Hugs,
marlene
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