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John Patrick Donnelly, III

35, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012. He was the beloved father to Shay Rose and Allison Grace Donnelly. Survivors include his mother, Mary Hart Donnelly and brother, Kevin (Charity) Donnelly and nieces and nephews include, Kevin M. Donnelly II, Jackson, Jillian, and Abigail Donnelly. John graduated from Bishop Chatard High School and attended Indiana University and was a graduate of Vision Christian Bible College. He was a former teacher, gym coach, and the athletic director for Fountain City Christian School. John had a passion for the culinary arts, cooking in various restaurants. Family and friends will gather on Sunday, October 28th from 3:00 to 6:00 pm in the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel . Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 29th at 10:00 am at St. Pius X Catholic Church. You are invited to visit the website http://www.leppertmortuary.com where you may share a personal memory of John, sign the guest book, or arrange for a memorial contribution to the Hebron c/o Wheeler Mission, CYO, or Little Sisters of the Poor.

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Oct. 26, 2012.
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Did John happen to attend Eastwood Middle School in 1990?

Dan Copp

November 10, 2022

Mary,
I am so saddened to hear of John's passing. I remember John and Kevin as young boys. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tammy McClelland

October 30, 2012

Prayers and remembrance. He was a friend during my time at Hebron

James Thompson

October 30, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. So sorry for your loss. He will surely be missed. Jason and Rachel Kidwell

October 29, 2012

We are all saddened by your great loss Mary. My family is praying for you and your family. All of us at St V's Hospice who love you dearly are praying as well. Gin Kubek

October 29, 2012

Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know John, but I feel the loss for you as a Mom can. God bless you.

Sue Todd

October 29, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep you comforted in this very sad time.

Natalie Douglas (Camden Douglas, SPX classmate)

Natalie Douglas

October 29, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Mary Chriss

October 28, 2012

John was a great friend for the short time I knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Jerry Miele

October 28, 2012

I will never forget John, he was the first person who befriended me at Hebron, I dont know if i'd a made it without him in those early days... RIP John, you will be missed and Ill see you again one day.

Joshua Stacy

October 28, 2012

Prayers to all of you, so sorry for your loss.

Tony & Priscilla Conti

October 27, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family. - Bernie & Karen McGuinness

October 27, 2012

I was pleased to know the family . I am Sorry for your loss .

Tim High

October 27, 2012

You're in our prayers. He had such a great smile.

Jill (Leffler) Skelton

October 27, 2012

Prayers from the Estridge family!!!

October 27, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Donnelly family. I have many fond memories of John. May you find peace at this time.

Jeannine Suarez (Andrews)

October 27, 2012

Mary, my heart goes out to you all. I have such fond memories of John. He would light up the room and keep everyone laughing. Prayers for you all.

Tiffani Leffel

October 27, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss and will be thinking and praying for your family.

Tracy (Silvey ) Daeger

October 27, 2012

So very sad to hear. You are all in my prayers.

Kathy Donnelly

October 26, 2012

Mary:
I will remember Him in my Masses tomorrow, Saturday, October 27, and. next Monday and Thursday mornings. You. are in my prayers. "Saints of God come. to his aid! Hasten to meet. him, angels of the Lord! Eternal rest grant unto him,
O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. "
Jim
Very Rev. James A. Donnelly
Retired

October 26, 2012

Mary, My deepest sympathy! I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Pat (Brodnik) Caron

October 26, 2012

Mary,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Annie Shaynak

October 26, 2012

You will be missed J.P.

October 26, 2012

The Sherman's

October 26, 2012

Mary,

My Deepest Sympathy! I remember when you used to bring John & Kevin into the Nursing office @ St.Vincent. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Lu Ann Painter

October 26, 2012

My heart goes out to the family. I will be praying for you all.

Wendy and Ricky Sherman

October 26, 2012

Mary,

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers here at St Vincent. Please let us know your needs.

Lori Haug

October 26, 2012

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