Passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026 in Mildura, aged 86 years.
Loving husband to Anna (dec). Loving father and father-in-law to Donata and Stefano, Maria and Mario, Rohan and Melissa. Adoring grandfather to Kurtis, Domenico, Claudia, Massimo, Luca, Dante, Georgia, Charlotte and their partners. Adoring great-grandfather to Layla, Amelia and Maia.
Life is changed, not ended.
Family and friends are respectfully informed that a Requiem Mass will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mildura on Saturday August 15, 2026, at 10.00am.
In keeping with Don’s wishes a private family interment will follow.
Rosary will be recited at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Eleventh Street, Mildura Friday evening August 14, 2026 at 7.00pm.
In lieu of flowers donations are welcome to Princes Courts Homes: https://princescourt.com.au/support/

Tributes
Jane Eastwood
To Donata,Maria &Partners and Children.
Your father is a tremendous loss to Mildura.Don lived a breathed for his family,and the Grand Hotel he was a truly iconic figure with positive influence and was appreciated with his enormous contribution to the community.
I will miss him and am saddened , but now with his beloved Anna.
RIP Don xo
Judy Olsen
Donata, Maria and families; my empathy and thoughts are with you in this time of such sadness.
From dinner suits to overalls and wheelbarrow! Don set the pace for all who had the privilege and opportunity to work with him.
Gail Hall
Deepest sympathy and love to all the family Mr C Always treated me with respect through my years of working at the Grand Hotel and whenever I met him after retirement .Rest in Peace my friend thinking of you.
Marco & Robyn Cielo
Sincere Condolences are extended to the Carrazza families on the passing of Don.
He was a wonderful and friendly man that done so much for region
Marco & Robyn Cielo xx
Leonie Woodburn
RIP Don
Condolences to all of Don’s family, as a past employee of Murrayland Fruit Juices, I still remember the day that the purchase of the Grand Hotel was finalised, he was so proud and happy.