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Raymond Donovan Obituary
Binghamton: Raymond J. Donovan, 84 of Binghamton, died Thursday April 18, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents, Jerome and Marie Murphy Donovan; his siblings, Lorraine, Eugene "Chick" and Jerome "Jay" Donovan and his companion, Mary T. Normile. He is survived by his children, Marie and Michael Browne, Kenmore, NY; Rev. John P. Donovan, pastor of St. James Church, Johnson City; Ellen Donovan, Endicott; Mark and Maria Donovan, MD; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; his sisters-in-law, Ann Marie Donovan and Pat Donovan; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a member of St. James Church, Johnson City. Ray graduated from St. Patrick's Academy and served in the United States Army in Korea and was awarded the Silver Star. He worked at Ozalid/GAF and Singer-Link. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, V.F.W. Post 478 and American Legion Posts 1227 and 758. A Funeral Mass will be offered by his son at St. James Church, Johnson City Monday at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. Augustine's Cemetery, Silver Lake, PA. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton Sunday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Ray may be made to St. James Church Memorial Fund, 147 Main Street, Johnson City, NY 13790.
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for Raymond Donovan
Chad Cooley
April 28, 2013
Fr. Donovan and the entire Donovan Family, our deepest condolences, you are in our thoughts and prayers, love, Chad and Valerie
Alfonso & Latice Perna
April 26, 2013
Ray, We had alot of laughs. R.I.P Our friend.
April 23, 2013
Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time. God Bless Mr. Donovan's life and all those he touched throughout.
With peace and sympathy,
Camille Muscatello & John Hayek
Catholic Schools of Broome County
Alumni & Development Office
April 23, 2013
Our hearts are with you during this time. God bless Mr. Donovan's life and those he touched throughout.
With Peace and Sympathy,
Camille Muscatello and John Hayek, Catholic Schools of Broome County
Alumni & Development Relations Office
April 22, 2013
From the days going back to Crones drugstore to present day, the Donovan family will hold a special place in my memory. Thoughts and prayers to all if you at for the celebration of Rays life. Colleen Hanifin Matteson
Paula Shanahan
April 22, 2013
Fr. Donovan and the entire Donovan family, please accept our deepest condolences on loss of your father. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Shanahan Family
Kevin McManus
April 22, 2013
We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family, extended family and friends of the Donovan family.
Kevin, Becky, Kevin Jr. and Taylor McManus
Dr Frank and Joyce Gilroy
April 21, 2013
We were saddened to learn of the death of Ray Donavan a long time friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
David and Maureen O'Neill
April 21, 2013
Ray, thanks for all those Catholic Central basketball games and pizza on Friday nights at the house. On behalf of the O'Neills, our love to the Donovan family. Thinking of all of you.
Bob Callahan
April 21, 2013
To the Donovan family, we are so sorry to read of Rays passing. He was always a gentleman and he had a wonderful wit and sense of humor to those that knew him. He and the family are in our thoughts and prayers, sincerely, Bob and Joanne Callahan florida
Ron , Audrey and boys Evans
April 21, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .
April 21, 2013
The family of Joseph F. Mollen Jr. extend their condolences with the loss of your loved one.
Danielle Gulick
April 21, 2013
Sue and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a great man.
Kelly Buck
April 21, 2013
Fr John...My sympathy & prayers go out ot you on the loss of your Dad...
John Fiacco
April 20, 2013
Fr. Donovan, Ellen and the Donovan family: Please accept my condolences as you grieve the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you with you.
jo caratelli
April 20, 2013
Dear John,
Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May your Dad be in God's heavenly kingdom. My sincere condolances, Jo
Winnie Esworthy
April 20, 2013
Dear Donovan Family ,
Please except our sincere condolences on the loss of your Father . Everyone Loved Raymond !Always laughing and smiling and joking and telling great stories ! We will always remember all the great memories he has given to all of us through the years ! He was so very proud of his children and grandchildren ,nieces and nephews. You are all shining examples of his strength and love ! He was such a fun welcoming person and I will remember him as always full of life! He was a gem and can never be replaced ! Well Ray I know you are no longer suffering and in pain and your fun loving spirit is free and at peace with God in heaven. !Ray left us with so many memories that will always live on in our hearts ! Ray would want you all to be happy and celebrate ! He is now celebrating in Heaven and is making everyone laugh with all his great stories. We will miss you Ray ! Rest in peace ! The Esworthy's
Tom, Winnie, Caitlin and Megan.
Paul Nolan
April 20, 2013
John and family--you are in my thoughts and prayers
April 20, 2013
Dear Fr. Donovan and Donovan Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. It's difficult to accept the loss of a parent. May the peace of Jesus ease your pain. Aber's et al
Ron & Rose DiPietro
April 20, 2013
Father Donovan...We are so sorry to hear of your dads passing. May he rest in peace and we will keep him in our daily prayers.
Michael Heslin
April 20, 2013
The Donovan Family: My condolences on the death of your father and grandfather. Ray was the last of a family of unique people. I will never forget Ray or his siblings. I believe he is in a better place now. May the God of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, give you the grace you need as you walk through this vale of tears. Keep in mind that we will meet again in Tir n'An Og, where we shall all share in eternal life with God and all His Angels and His Saints. God Bless.
The Nagorny Family
April 20, 2013
Seeing Ray and Mary was the highlight of our Saturday afternoons at St. Thomas. We miss them so much. Our prayers to them and their families.
Mayor John Bertoni
April 20, 2013
To the Donovan Family ,my condolences on Raymond's passing. I know you all did him proud in all of your accomplishments and good that you all share to others and no doubt the will to do so he instilled in you.Rest in Peace.
Dennis McCabe
April 20, 2013
Dear Fr. Donovan & Everyone in Ray's family: We will miss Ray. We enjoyed ourselves anytime we were in his company. May God welcome him into his eternal reward, and may God hold all of you in the palm of his hand.
With our deepest sympathy, Dennis McCabe & Sandi Distin
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