YANKOWSKI, DONALD F. of Melrose, formerly of South Boston, September 12, 2009 passed away after a long battle with cancer. Father of Teresa Mackie of Everett. Son of the late John L. & Lillian (O'Neil) Yankowski. Brother of Dorothy Lindsay of Weymouth,John Yankowski of Ocala, FL, Florence Bothwell of Whitman & the late Lillian Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson & Josephine Kelly. Grandfather of Joseph, Andrea & Angelena. Also survived by many nieces & nephews.Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours at the Casper Funeral Home, 187 Dorchester Street, SOUTH BOSTON, Thursday, Sept. 17, from 10 AM - 12 Noon,followed by a Graveside Service at New Calvary Cemetery. U.S. Army Veteran.