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Patrick J. Donohue

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Patrick Donohue Obituary

Donohue, Patrick J.

"Mr. Beau the Clown"

Rochester: Suddenly, Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Beloved husband of Kathy; dedicated father of Michael, Andrew, Patrick, Brian and Christopher. He is also survived by his mother, Edna Donohue; sister, Eileen Hatch; brothers, George, Thomas and Kevin Donohue; nephews.

No prior calling. Family and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Saturday, May19th at 9:30 AM at St. Stanislaus Church. Interment Private.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on May 13, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Donohue

38 Entries

William R. Morehouse, MD

May 7, 2023

I still think of Patrick often, especially at our annual Arnett Block Party each August. I miss his faith, humility, humor, and smile, as well as his entire family. God bless you all! Dr. Bill Morehouse

June 11, 2012

Your love and kindness are missed more than you can possibly know. What a difference you made in people's lives. Love always.

Bernadette Serrano

June 11, 2012

Your love and kindness are missed more than you can possibly know. What a difference you made in people's lives. Love always.

Lori Zappala

May 27, 2012

My condolences to the family, I was shocked to hear the news. I know Mr. Donohue through my husbands Christmas parties at Thompson. Mr. Donohue always made us laugh and smile.

Susan VerSchneider

May 23, 2012

Kathy & Family,
I can't imagine all of the emotions you've gone through these past weeks since Pat's passing. I know the Lord is your Rock and He is steady in the midst of the storms in our lives. Please know that many prayers are being lifted up that you may continue to experience His comfort & care. Your friend - Susan VerSchneider

Lou and Louise Dodd

May 22, 2012

Donohue family. We fondly remember the joyful style Pat brought to Mother of Sorrows. We were blessed to know you.
Lou and Louise Dodd

Matt Hoffman

May 19, 2012

Donohue Family,

Very sorry for your loss...he always knew how to keep us laughing.

You all continue to be in our thoughts and payers. May God grant you all peace.

-The Hoffman Family

Andrea Masiello

May 18, 2012

Donohue Family,

Your family is in our thoughts. We are sorry to hear of Pat's Passing. He continuously brightened our day and truely made the world a better place.

-Sports Physical Therapy Team

Laurie Greenfield and daughters

May 17, 2012

Kathy and sons,
Praying for you and hoping that you find peace in all that you are going through.

May 16, 2012

Dear Edna & family of Patrick,
So sorry to hear the news of Patrick's passing.
Our prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Love & Hugs
Ray & Ronnie Rossiter, Cape Coral, Fl.

jennifer kucipak

May 16, 2012

I was blessed to know Pat . He was a wonderful man and will be missed by so many. The world was truely a better place because of him.

Michael VerSchneider

May 16, 2012

Dear Kathy and Family,

My wife, Maureen, and I are so very sorry for your loss! It's difficult to believe that my dear friend and college roommate, Pat, is now gone from this world. It is surreal. We really enjoyed his visit to our home several months ago when he went to visit his beloved mom in New York City. While traveling from Rochester to NYC, he ministered to children in several hospitals as Mr. Beau the Clown.

My friend, Patrick, was at heart a minister. He shared his faith and his great love of God by being a beautiful light of His Love to the world. After college, Pat served as a College Campus Minister. He definitely had the call of God on his life to minister to the needs of others.
While visiting with us, Pat told us he had discovered he was happiest ministering to others through his work as a professional clown. He so enjoyed sharing his Irish gift of gab. During our visit, he told jokes, juggled the fruit in our kitchen, and taught our daughter some tricks of the clown trade. He told us that he loved to help people overcome fear.

He shared his life and his heart with us. Pat spoke with great love and pride of his wife and family. He told us of the great job Kathy did homeschooling their sons. He shared that Kathy was a wonderful homemaker. He said the years had flown by so quickly. He found it hard to believe that he had been with the love of his life, his college sweetheart, for more than 30 years!

Pat spoke with great animation about each of his wonderful sons. He talked about how much he loved and enjoyed each one of them. He said he had been greatly blessed as a husband and father.

He, also, spoke of his great love of education; He truly enjoyed being a principal!

Pat's lively spirit has passed from this world to the next. I will always cherish the memories I have of Pat. I'll always remember him as a very spiritual, happy, energetic, kind, caring, hard-working, smart, witty, friendly, entertaining, disciplined and loving man. I look forward to seeing him, again, one day. He is happy now with our Lord Jesus in heaven.

I am so sorry I can't be with you all at Pat's funeral. I am in New Orleans right now with a group of my students. We are helping the residents of New Orleans to rebuild and recover from Katrina. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Your friend,
Mike VerSchneider

Joan Torsey

May 16, 2012

Dear Kathy and sons,
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. With God's help the good memories you have will bring you through this time of sorrow.
Love and prayers,
Aunt Joan

Linda Podewils

May 15, 2012

Pat has preformed for children for years. He made smiles on the faces of adults and children. He will be missed. Kathy and family our hearts go out to you. Love fron the staff and children at A Child's Love Child Care.

lori tiller

May 15, 2012

im very sorry to hear this news. he was a great role model at the church when i was a teenager and as an adult id see him as a regular customer at my old job. my prayers go out to family and friends.

Miss Karen

May 15, 2012

I am so glad my life was touched by having the opportunity to know Patrick "Mr. Beau". The children at Plattsburgh Public Library's Summer Reading Program will always have fond memories of Mr. Beau the Clown, as will I. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.

Cathy Carstens

May 14, 2012

It was always so much fun seeing and talking to Pat. He always had a good joke, and was also very well-informed and knowledgeable about many things. I will miss him! My condolences to the family.

Laurie Newell

May 14, 2012

Mr. Beau entertained at the Bloomfield Public Library several times. The kids always loved his performances and I always enjoyed a little banter with him when he performed or on the phone while arranging performances. Mr. Beau--you brought so much laughter to so many people.

Michelle Halperin

May 14, 2012

I can't wrap my head around this. How can it be that one of the happiest, most energetic and spiritual people I've ever known is now gone from this earth? Thanks for the laughter- God must need a clown in heaven. Peace. It was truly a blessing to know you.

May 14, 2012

Mr. Beau was a favorite of ours here at the Lockport Public Library. He will be greatly missed.

Cindy Briggs

May 14, 2012

Mr. Beau will be greatly missed. He has done many programs for the Gates Recreation Department. I have know Pat for more then 30 years and he has always made my day when I saw him. The thoughts and prayers are with all his family myself and all the people at Gates Recreation and Parks.

Becky Stutzman

May 14, 2012

We had Pat entertain at our library for our Summer Reading Club. The children (and Parents) enjoyed his humor. Children were never frightened of "the clown" because of the way he became his clown character! He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed! Marcia Bugyi and Becky Stutzman

May 14, 2012

Kathy & Sons,
Your family is in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Lorraine Walker, Rochester NY

kathy pilato

May 14, 2012

I have always enjoyed seeing him at our annual Christmas party. He will really be missed. He was a very kind and funny man. He brought clowning around to a whole, new level. Take care, Mr. Beau!

Nancy Bailey

May 14, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss for your husband and father. He will always be remembered for his humor and love for clowning. God Bless.
Nancy Bailey and staff at the Byron Bergen Public Library

Sharon Bandhold

May 14, 2012

We were so pleased to have Pat come to our public library & be Mr. Beau for several years. We staff & the kids & adults who attended just loved him! We are very saddened about his passing & send our deepest condolences to all his family.

Ginny Nacy

May 14, 2012

We will all miss this wonderfully, funny man who helped calm the fears of children frightened by clowns. He has been a part of Toddler's Workshop activities for over 20 years! We are all deeply saddened by his passing. Our condolences to his family.

Lou Lanzafame

May 14, 2012

My deepest condolences to the Donohue family. Pat's outgoing personality and wit will be sorely missed.

Cynthia Dana

May 14, 2012

To the Donohue family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Donohue was a frequent visitor here at the Central Library and all of us at the Circulation Desk enjoyed interacting with him and especially loved his "standing in quicksand" routine. My heart truly goes out to all of you. God Bless.

Father Frank Fusare

May 14, 2012

Dear Kathy and All Your Sons,
I cannot begin to tell you how shocked and deeply saddened I was to see Pat's obituary in the newspaper! My heart goes out to you and your sons, and I will offer Mass for Pat, remembering you, your boys and Pat's mom as well.
He came and greeted me the last time I preached at St. Stanislaus, which was the 3rd Sunday of Advent in 2010 or 2011, I can't recall which year, and he had that famous smile that could lift anyone's spirits.

May God grant him eternal rest, and may Our Lady and the angels come to comfort and console you and your sons during this most sorrowful time in your life. You've been in my daily prayers, but now I'll pray even more earnestly for you and your sons, Pat's mother and Pat. Please call if you need to talk.
In Jesus and Mary,
Fr. Frank Fusare

Tristina D

May 13, 2012

R.I.P. Mr Beau. U will always be a great clown and a great man

Dr. Bill Morehouse

May 13, 2012

We're deeply grieved with you at the sudden loss of our dear friend Pat. He was such an encouragement and source of joy to us and so many other. If there is any way we can be of support or comfort in the days, months, and years ahead, please call. We love you all!

Father V.

May 13, 2012

"Eternal rest grant onto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen."

Mary Gleason

May 13, 2012

To the Donohue family, I'm so very sorry for your untimely loss. Pat was a regular at the public libraries for many years, performing for the kids and just dropping in to swap jokes (I always tried to best him, but rarely could). He always had a loving and proud word to say about his family. He will be greatly missed.

C C

May 13, 2012

RIP Mr. Beau

Shawn McMahon

May 13, 2012

We are sorry for your loss. We LOVED him at our son Braydens first birthday party . He was a great man and we will always remember him.

Debbie Benack

May 13, 2012

I am so sad to hear of your loss. Mr. Beau entertained so many children and was kind and compassionate to little ones who were a bit apprehensive. He will be greatly missed!

C C

May 13, 2012

RIP, Mr. Beau.

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