Michael Donatucci, newly hired chief investment officer at the Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement, died on July 15.
Mr. Donatucci, 30 years old, joined the $5.3 billion pension fund on June 1 and previously had been a client investment strategist at SEI Investments.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said in a statement: "My thoughts and prayers are with the Donatucci family. Mike was a wonderful and talented man who will be missed by family, friends and his coworkers.”
A pension fund spokesman said: “Out of respect for Mike’s family, we have no comment at this time on the board’s plans.”
According to a posting on the website of Baldi Funeral Home, visitations will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT on Wednesday and 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. EDT on Thursday at St. Monica’s Church, 2242 S. 17th St., Philadelphia, PA 19145. A funeral mass will take place at 11 a.m. EDT on Thursday at St. Monica’s.
In lieu of flowers, Mr. Donatucci’s family requests all donations be made to the Michael P. Donatucci Memorial Fund, 1504 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19146.
Mr. Donatucci is survived by his parents Ronald R. (Stephanie) and Debra (Michael) Foglietta; fiancée Meghan Klein; and his siblings Ronald Jr. and Ava.