Milan, Michigan
Age 77
O'Donnell, Joseph R. Milan, MI It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joseph R. O'Donnell announces his passing on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at the age of 77 from complications due to Alzheimer's disease. Born and raised in Milan, MI, Joe will be remembered as a gentle spirit who cared...
Read MoreI want to send condolences to the family after just hearing about Mr. O'Donnell's passing. As a kid I had the pleasure of hanging out with him and his family and was good friends with his son Chris before they moved from Eden. That was a long time ago but I have some vivid memories of his kindness. I hope you all have found some peace.
Kevin Graovac
December 27, 2019 | Centennial, CO
Joe was a great man, I remember I lived on the same street, Chamberlin drive in west Seneca as Joe, while he was playing for the buffalo bills, and he always had time to play catch with the neighborhood kids. I'm saddened that he is gone, but never forgotten
Robert Mosier
August 29, 2019 | Hillsboro, OR
Well Joe this is Kay, you never got around to help me write that book about what goes on out here on the farm, but we sure had a lot of laughs and a lot of things that no one would ever believe if they even saw it. Joe and I are sure going to miss you, I know youre probably in a good place so put in a good word for me. Love Kay
Kay Szabo
February 01, 2019 | Milan
Joe and I shared the Michigan Football fraternity and we were immediately connected the first time we met. He is appreciated and will be missed.
Go Blue, Jim
Jim & Marty Betts
February 01, 2019 | Milan, MI
I remember watching Joe play at U of M, then again across the field when I was coaching at Chelsea. Joe was a class act all the way. Condolences to the family.
Bill Bainton
January 31, 2019
To Joe's Family,
We are so sorry to hear that Joe has died. He touched so many lives throughout his lifetime. His support of his hometown of Milan was beyond extraordinary. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sally & Dick Edwards
Dick & Sally Edwards
January 29, 2019 | The Villages, FL
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Dick & Sally Edwards
January 29, 2019 | FL
My association with Joe have always been fun and resulted in good discussions and times, both when we were students at the University of Michigan (We had some Biology courses together), and during my biology career, teaching at Milan High School. Joe always exhibited his Irish 'subtle' leprechaun humor...with his infectious grin. His siblings, and their children, as well as his and Caroline's children (...all possessing Joe's Leprechaun DNA gene) All were bright, unique, intriguing,...
John Petrie
January 28, 2019 | Ann Arbor, MI
I am sorry to hear of Joe's passing.HE played against my brother Larry and he was taught by my aunt Dorothy Hitchingham Smith in elementary school. I remember the battles that Lincoln and Milan played in the late fifties. He was a valuable person in the community Bless your family
Phil Hitchingham
1821 Glendale Lane
Bel Air, MD 21015
Philip Hitchingham
January 27, 2019 | Bel Air, MD