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JOHN DONOGHUE

Charlestown, Massachusetts

Jan 17, 1929 – Sep 13, 2021 (Age 92)

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BORN
January 17, 1929
DIED
September 13, 2021
AGE
92
LOCATION
Charlestown, Massachusetts
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DONOGHUE, John Dr. of Humanities John C. "Jack" Donohue passed away on September 13 at age 92 in Charlestown, RI. Jack was a graduate of Boston College (BA, MA) and received his PhD from New York University in 1977. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving as a Gunnery Officer on a destroyer....

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He was my professor in the late 60s.We kept in contact over the years.I'm going to miss you Jack.Rest in peace.

It is difficult to conceive of a world in which Jack Donohue is no longer playing a significant role as professor, faculty and union leader, challenger to the arrogant, defender of what is best in American history and heritage, architectural historian, faithful church and cathedral lector, consummate host and friend. From the first time I encountered him at college division meeting where I was impressed by his articulate and passionate vocal concern about student registration, until my...

Jack was a man of honor and dignity, we had the honor of having him as our friend and lectern at St. James church in his and our hometown of Charlestown. We will miss talking with him and seeing his infectious smile at the Coffee Shops. Our prayers are with Jack and his family during this difficult time.