Name: Visitation for John M. Donohue
Start: 2019-01-22T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden

Donohue, John M.
John M. Donohue, 56, of Hamden, passed away peacefully at his home on January 16, 2019, after a long battle with ALS. John was born in New York City on June 30, 1962 and raised in Hamden, Connecticut. He was the son of Martin Donohue and Mary "Pat" (Cahalan) Donohue of Hamden. John is also survived by his sisters, Maureen Donohue of Cambridge, MA and Patricia D. Fredette and her husband Eric of West Hartford, CT and his nieces Kaitlin and Megan Fredette, who were the lights of his life. John graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder, later returning to Hamden where he was employed as an Administrative Assistant in the Business Office at Yale University for 25 years. John had a love for the outdoors, from climbing on Mount Everest and Patagonia to exploring the glaciers of Alaska. Above all, John's true happiness was bicycling; whether it was riding every chance he got, repairing bicycles or watching the Tour De France every year, this was John's true passion in life. Remembered for his keen sense of humor, generosity, and selflessness, John was loved by many. A special thank you to the Hospice staff; especially Erin and Nancy who showed genuine kindness and love to John, Len Engel who read to John weekly, Peter Morris and Martin Keniry for being wonderful friends to John, and most of all to Michael Kum, a gift from God who took care of John around the clock for three and a half years and knew his every need.
His funeral will be held from BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden on Wednesday, Jan. 23rd at 10:00 a.m. followed by his Mass of Christian Burial, to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. in St. Rita Church, 1640 Whitney Ave. Friends may also visit with his family on Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hamden. Contributions in John's memory may be made to ALS Association, 4 Oxford Rd., Milford, CT 06460 or to Conn. Hospice Inc., 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. To send a condolence to his family, please see: www.beecherandbennett.com.

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Published by The New Haven Register on Jan. 20, 2019.

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Andrew Tomczak

January 14, 2022

Hard to believe that its been three years! Still think of JD all of the time, and laugh at his funny anecdotes .... he still inspires me, I suspect that he always will

Muhammad Mannan

January 16, 2020

I love you John and miss you dearly. Can't believe it's been a year. Your memory and everything you taught and showed me through the years while working with you everyday at Yale lives on in me and you are still very much part of the office. I remember the jokes you told and sense of humor you had in hard or busy times here and it makes me laugh and gives me a calm like no other. Thank you for everything you shared. Will be remembered forever. Miss ya!

Andrew Tomczak

January 15, 2020

Hard to believe that its been a year since John's passing. What everyone should know is how much he lives on within all of us who had the pleasure of knowing him. John's life was one well-lived, and I miss him all of the time.

Jean Samartan Cahalan

January 25, 2019

John was a man of few words but his life and actions said volumes. He taught us patience, kindness, acceptance with dignity, compassion to others, a commitment to family and a willingness to climb mountains and meet the challenges of life with tenderness and strength, with courage and humility. He lives in our hearts and is deeply loved now and forever.

Jennifer Brosious

January 23, 2019

My sincerest condolences for your family and friends, and especially to your mom, Pat, a long time friend of the Brosious family and the Whitneyville Church Nursery School. May you be comforted by the loving memories of John's sweet spirit.

Robyn VanHouten

January 23, 2019

My thoughts and prayers to Johns family. John was an amazing person and his memories of our friendship we had through the years since I first met him at Yale I will cherish and will live forever in my heart. Robyn

Andrew Tomczak

January 23, 2019

Nobody... and I mean nobody could make me laugh like John could - he brought me a ton of joy and made me a better person for knowing him. Love ya, JD

Jane Beirne McGuire

January 23, 2019

To the Donohue family our deepest sympathy. We will pray for all of you. Jane and Honoria McGuire. May the Leprechauns be near you to spread good luck along your way. May all of the Irish Angels smile on you today.

Tom Centone

January 22, 2019

Sue and I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Donohue family. There are no words to express our sorrow. I remember John as a little toddler New Years Eve 1964 crawling up the stairs to come get me for breakfast. So many memories! I remember John waking up every morning blasting it's a Beautiful Morning. I could hear the song through my bedroom window. John was always there to lend a helping hand, whether it be helping me tune up my bike, helping me paint and assemble furniture, and helping me put speakers in my car by crawling in the trunk. Just a few of the many things I remember but there are so many memories. John was a wonderful person. He will be missed terribly Again our deepest sympathy. Tom and Sue Centone

Muhammad Mannan

January 22, 2019

Rest in peace my friend. You were wonderful to work with and build a friendship with for the several years that we did. Will always learn from your kindness and sense of humor. I pray you are in comfort now.

Patrice Nelson

January 22, 2019

John, may you rest serenely in peace.

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elaine perkins

January 21, 2019

My condolences to the family of John he was a kind soul

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R, J. Willis

January 21, 2019

John, may you rest in peace. I still remember working with you at Bruskin's Bicycle Center in the late 70's. You were a 5 star repairman an an effervescent salesman.
Mr. and Mrs. Donahue, you raised him well. God bless you

January 20, 2019

My sincere condolences to the Donohue family. May you hope in the God of all comfort to strengthen and console your hearts. (Psalm 27:14)

M C

January 19, 2019

My sincerest condolences for your family and friends. When someone you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. 1Thessalonians 4: 13 &14.

Ty Kamp

January 19, 2019

John, you were a wonderful colleague; how we missed you these last few years. May God comfort you family in this darkness and rest your soul.

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