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John C. O'Donovan

New Haven, Connecticut

2023 - 2023

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John C. O'DonovanDeacon John C. O'Donovan, 92, of Hamden died March 3, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen Scott O'Donovan. John was predeceased by brothers Patrick and Joseph O'Donovan. Mr. O'Donovan was born in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland on June 17, 1930, son of the late Timothy and...

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My thoughts today are with John`s beloved wife Kathleen and his nephews Stephen, Tim and John and sister-in- law Terry and the wider family and friends who loved John. He was such a special and unique human being and I was privileged to enjoy his friendship for most of my life. You will never be forgotten. We all miss you John.

Jack´s a man you don´t meet every day, privileged to have had the pleasure. God Bless, Mary Ellen Luby

So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was a one of a kind person. Could always make you laugh, and put a smile on your face. He has been in my thoughts recently. I'm sure he will rest in peace God bless. I'm so sorry for your loss to his wonderful son and daughter

Dear Kathleen, words cannot express our sorrow on the tragic loss of your beloved, John. We send our heartfelt sympathy to you and to Stephen, Tim, John and Terri, the wider O`Donovan and Scott families and all who mourn John. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. John was an extraordinary man in every sense. He lived a long and exemplary life made all the better with you by his side supporting him. We will all miss him greatly. We will treasure the memories of our visit wth you in...

Dear Kathleen, I was so sorry to read about John. My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I so enjoyed taking care of John's dental needs and chatting with him. Such a nice warm gentleman and a privilege to know him. Sincerely, Gerald Alexander, D.M.D.

Our deepest sympathy to you Kathleen on the passing of your beloved John. What a great loss for you and indeed for all of us who had the good fortune to have known him. He, ' John Boy', was our great inspiration in all our endeavours. We placed our trust in him just as he placed his trust in the Lord. It was our great pleasure to have known John and his kind generous nature for so many years and a greater privilege still to have him as a family member. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at...

Dear Kathleen, we are so sorry for your loss. John was such a kind man and we have lovely memories of your visits to Kerry. Our sincere sympathies to the Scott and O Donovan families. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam - May his gentle soul rest in peace at God's right hand.

I am so sorry for your loss Kathleen. You and John were an amazing couple, full of love and laughter with all. I would look forward to John O´Donovan´s annual prayer for good weather the final general meeting of the Parade Committee for the Greater New Haven St. Patrick´s Day Parade I know he´ll be smiling down on the Parade this year with a front row seat. God Bless John O´Donovan, he was a pure delight and a symbol of what the phone company role modeled in Connecticut back in its day.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.