Anthony W. ("Doc") D'Onofrio

Anthony W. D’Onofrio, or ‘Doc’ as he was affectionately known, age 91 of West Grove, PA, passed away on November 12, 2024, at Christiana Hospital. He was the life partner of Sandy Savidge, with whom he shared 35 years of happiness.

Born 1933 in Philadelphia, PA, Doc was the son of the late Romeo R. D’Onofrio and the late Ida D’Ulisse D’Onofrio.

After graduating from Salesianum, Doc earned his undergraduate degree from La Salle. He continued his higher education at Catholic University where he was awarded his Juris Doctorate.

Doc was an outstanding attorney and operated his own practice for over 50 years. His family would lovingly refer to him as the ‘orb of all knowledge’ because if you had a question, Doc had the answer. He took his studies in law very seriously and held himself to the highest ethical standards.

Doc was what you could call an animal whisperer. He loved all animals, and they loved him in return. Throughout the years, this shared affection meant that several strays, both dogs and cats, found permanent residence at Sandy and Doc’s home. Doc even cared for an abandoned baby bird and raised him until he was ready to leave the nest.

A good meal and a good glass of wine shared with his family and friends was all Doc needed to feel content. He liked to have fun and appreciated the simple pleasures in life.

He was incredibly kind and was there in an instant if you ever needed a helping hand. Doc brought a lot of good to the world and he will be deeply missed.

In addition to his life partner, Sandy, he is survived by his children, Nicolette Christie, Marian Madrigal and Anthony Romeo D’Onofrio; grandchildren, Amanda, Alexandra, Angela, Sophia; and his great grandchildren, Arya and Nick. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard D’Onofrio.

Services for Doc will be private.

In lieu of flowers and to honor Doc’s love of animals, donations in his name may be made to the Brandywine Valley SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380.

Arrangements by Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove, PA.

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