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Conal&Connie
July 09, 2022
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Photo courtesy of Burns Funeral Home - Frankford Ave.
John J. Donohue, Jr.
Sep 2, 1933 - Jul 10, 2020 (Age 86)
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Mrs. Donohue & Family!
I am so sorry to just hear of the passing of Mr.Donohue! A great person, neighbor, and spirit of Fitler Street! I have several memories of Mr. Donohue playing touch football on Fitler Street when it was two way not one way. Our prayers and memories are sent your way!
Fran & Helen McGowan
formerly 3456 Fitler Street
Fran X. McGowan
October 21, 2020 | Neighbor
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Rest in peace Brother John. The elder statesman of our management cadre at the Glenside Office of R. H. Donnelley (back in the day). Always leading your team with your special casual style.
Jeff Cartwright
July 15, 2020 | Friend
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The White Rose Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED
a loved one
July 14, 2020
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Exquisite Tribute Standing Spray
a loved one
July 14, 2020
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John loved to walk. I am sorry for your Loss. I would always see him in the Neighborhood. I worked at the Funeral Home for 33 years and we would always talk. God Bless Him and May he Rest in Eternal Grace.
Thomas Hofstaedter
July 13, 2020 | San Tan Valley, AZ | Friend
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Please accept my condolences . I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the word of God comfort and strengthen you. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
D T
July 13, 2020
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Obituary
John's Obituary
John J. Donohue, Jr. of Philadelphia passed away on July 10, 2020 at the age of 86, after a brief illness. John was a lifelong resident of the city, born in South Philadelphia and living most of his life in the Northeast. He graduated from South Catholic High School in 1951, proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955, and enjoyed a long and successful career in sales. John will be remembered for his quiet strength and generous spirit, his love of everything from history to Philadelphia sports teams to Charles Dickens, the wonderful songs he sang and the poetry he recited, and (by those who knew him best) the even more wonderful poems he wrote.
John was predeceased by his sisters, Mary Reichley and Joan McKenna. He is survived by the family he loved and adored and to whom he devoted all of his time and attention: Claire, his beautiful wife of 60 years, the five children they raised together (Amy, John, Claire, Jennifer and Joan), their fourteen grandchildren (Nathaniel, Allison, Benjamin, Eli, Noah, Conner, Claire, Zachary, Erynn, Holden, Kieran, George, John and Jordan), and many others.
John will be sorely missed by his family and friends. A Mass will be held in his honor this Thursday, July 16th at 10 am, at St. Katherine of Siena Church (at 9700 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia). Visitation will take place before the service at 9 am. Attendees are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing.
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