Maplewood, New Jersey
Sep 16, 1940 – Jul 14, 2010 (Age 69)
Christopher C. McDonough, 69, of Maplewood died on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 217 Prospect St., South Orange on Saturday, July 17, at 10:30 am. The family will be receiving friends at The Jacob A. Holle Funeral Home, 2122 Millburn Avenue, Maplewood, on Thursday 6:00-9:00 pm and Friday 4:00-8:00 pm. Chris, affectionately known as Criddy, born in Port Chester, NY, was raised in South Orange, NJ. He graduated from St. Benedict's Prepatory School and attended Villanova University. On June 6, 1968, he married Winifred Cotter. They resided in Maplewood, NJ where they raised their 4 children. Chris was a beloved husband of Winnie, devoted father of John, Kathleen, Molly and Christine. Loving grandfather of Marshall and Maeve. Dear brother of Louise Hatch and her husband Rick, Maryellen and husband Harvey Yeager M.D., Roseanne McDonough, Timothy McDonough and wife Kika and the late John F. McDonough. Also survived by 21 nieces and nephews who loved and laughed with their uncle Criddy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Benedict's Prepatory School, 520 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Newark, NJ 07102 in honor of Christopher McDonough would be appreciated. For more information or to send condolences please visit jacobhollefuneralhome.com
Please accept our condolences. My Father always thought highly of your family and I am certain Chris will be missed greatly.
Mary Beth Glaccum
July 17, 2010 | Brielle, NJ
Dear Kathleen and family, Our family offers their heartfelt sympathy to you at this very sad time in your lives. May the memories of all the happy times stay with you and give you solace today and always. Our prayers are with you. Warmly, Helen, Mike, Jon, David and Hilary Addonizzio
Helen Dalessio
July 16, 2010 | Morristown, NJ
Kathleen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficultt time. When you are ready, we can hoist one in memory of your Dad. I'll be thinking about you this week. Tom
Tom O'Neil
July 15, 2010 | Armonk, NY
Dear Winnie, John, Kathleen, Molly and Christine, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We saw Chris last at Marshall's birthday--a wonderful grandfather, as always. A loving man with strong hugs and a twinkle in his eye--he will be missed and his memory cherished. With love and condolences, Hope, Tom, June and Jackson
Hope Sieck and Family
July 15, 2010 | Baltimore, MD
Katheleen. Very sorry to hear about youf father. Losing a parent is always very difficult. My condolences to you and your family. Jim & Barbara
James & Barbara Gilman
July 15, 2010 | Williamsburg, VA
