Joseph-Donovan-Obituary

Joseph G. Donovan

Brookfield, Wisconsin

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Donovan, Joseph G. "Joe to some; Jerry to others" Born to eternal Life on June 18, 2016 at the age of 94. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Catherine O'Brien Donovan. Both will always be loved and remembered by their five children, Kathleen, Patrick (Molly), Timothy, Dennis and...

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Condolences to the family from The Dartball News.

I first met Joe over 40 years ago while working a college summer job at Nackie Paper Company. He and I worked together in the cutting room and I'll never forget his reaction to my playing music (current hits at the time). Needless to say...he wasn't a fan! Just a great cutting/dry sense of humor, never afraid to speak his mind but always had your best interests at heart. Not only loved his family and spoke so highly of them especially his bride Catherine. I've had the pleasure of still...

He was a favorite of mine as far as friends Parents, Mr And Mrs D will be that special memory of friendly fun, the only guy that called my car a leaker!!!!! told him it didn't once, last time I was in the driveway to,pickup Doc.!!!!!

condolences to all, and loves to you,

Wix

Joe was known as "the golden arm" on our dart ball team at St. Pius. We didn't win a lot of games, but, I think we had the most fun of any team in the Diocese, and Joe was always a big part of making it so. He was a man of enormous character - always very kind - with a sharp wit and a wonderful sense of humor.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Joe's family, especially his kids. He was always so proud of you and spoke of you often. I hope you understand how positively impactful...