Donald Frank Donnelly

Don was my teacher at Santana when I was in 10th grade. He became a surrogate grandfather to me and a really good friend. I ended up buying my house across the street from his house and our friendship continued. Don could always make me laugh no matter how bad things were at the time. He became a grandfather to my children also. Unfortunately, my life took a turn and had a lot of bad changes. This led me to lose touch with Don and I am so sorry about that. I cherished his friendship. I got a...

My Father's services will be held at Miramar National Cemetary, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 on November 14th between 12:30pm and 1:00pm. Please line cars up in the far right lane. We will proceed to the site together.

His Celebration of Life and Irish Wake will be held at the La Mesa Community Center from 2:30pm to 5:30pm, also on November 14th. The address is 4975 Memorial Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942.

Dear Mary and Family,

Wow! I just read about Don's passing. I missed you guys at the Hoover reunion.

I've known Don for 70 years, and although I seem to be at loss of words right now, I can't help but remember all the good memories we shared throughout High School and serving in the National Guard.

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

- Bob Bellis and Family.

Dear Mary and Family;
We are saddened by the loss of a wonderful man.A friend we had for a brief time. Our sharing of Padre games and an occasional dinner. We just had a great time with Don and Mary.Our condolences to all the family.

Wow, Im just finding out of his passing, he was my track coach at Morse High from 1964 to 66. He was a great person and fun coach. He always had a great smile. Hope he passed in peace. J Osuna class of 66, my condolences to his family

Coach Donnelly was one of the best loved coaches when I was at Morse High School. My family sends our condolences for your loss of a very nice man.

My mother and I got to know Mary and Don via Padre season tickets. Such a great man and wonderful couple. After we let our season tickets lapse, we lost contact with Mary and Don, yet I always will remember our great times together. A wonderful sense of humor as well. I'm very saddened by this loss. I did not realize Don had done so much during his life, but I'm not surprised. We often struck up conversations because of his love of the sciences, which matched my passion as well. My...

I feel fortunate to have known and worked with Dr. Don Donnelly. I started teaching math at Santana H.S. in Jan. '83, so I didn't know him as well as the old-timers who were there from the start, but, nonetheless, I got to know him and enjoy his keen sense of humor. I remember calling to congratulate him on his (I think) 70th wedding anniversary when he put the notice in the newspaper. He was partying and told me he was married 35 years and his wife was married 35 years, hence the 70th...