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Edward Donahue Obituary
EDWARD R. DONAHUE
AGE: 83 RETTA
Edward R. Donahue, Sr., 83, passed away on Thursday August 26, 2010 in Wilkes - Barre General Hospital. Born and raised in South Plainfield, NJ., Edward lived in South Plainfield for most of his life before retiring to Retta, PA. in 1987. He was a graduate of North Plainfield High School and had attended Rutgers University. As a Navy Veteran, Edward enlisted in 1945 and served aboard the USS Perry serving in Hawaii and Japan as a Fireman First Class before his honorable discharge. He retired 25 years ago from the South Plainfield Road Department where he worked for 30 years. He was a former member of the South Plainfield Volunteer Fire Department and is a senior member of the South Plainfield Double OO Gun Club where he has been a member for 61 years. Edward enjoyed the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and also enjoyed spending time farming and gardening.
Predeceased by an infant son, Todd, he is also predeceased by his brothers, James, Joel and Charles and his sister, Ruth Symonds. Surviving is a dear son, Edward R. Donahue Jr. and his wife, Christine of Dallas, PA.; two sisters, Mary Dudak of South Plainfield and Theresa Young of Easton, PA.; three grandchildren, Amanda Havyar and her husband, Edward, and Karissa & Edward S. Donahue. His dear friends, Tammy Youells and the girls at the Rush Store, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the McCriskin - Gustafson Home For Funerals, 2425 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield, NJ 07080. ( www.mccriskinfuneralhome.com ) Internment will follow in Holy Redeemer Cemetery, South Plainfield, NJ. Family & Friends may attend the visitation hours on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 from 4- 8 PM in the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Donahue
Linda Hannon
August 23, 2019
Edward was a beautiful loving man. I had the honor of caring for him for a short time, And loved him dearly. Hes greatly missed.
Suzan DeSanto
September 16, 2010
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. I am so sorry for your loss, may his memory always live on in your hearts.
oxoxoxox
suzan
September 10, 2010
Ed & Christine, We know how close you were with your dad. He was a good man and a great friend. Ed,its hard losing someone so close to you, but you have to know he is in a better place. I know its hard to understand now, but it does get easier. We will always be there for you. Love,Pam & Scott
Mark & Tina Bashor
September 5, 2010
Ed & Christine, Sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories of your Dad bring you comfort.
Tony Cotone, Jr.
September 2, 2010
Ed, My condolences on the passing of your father. I glad I had the opportunity to know your father. A father and son relationship is very special, yours with your father was a very good one. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
James & Melissa Stuart
September 1, 2010
Sorry to here about the loss of your father. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts.
Ann Ricardo
August 31, 2010
Ed,Chris,Mary & Family,
Please accept my sympathy at this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim Kaminski
August 31, 2010
Ed & Family,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Louis Vulcano
August 30, 2010
Ed and Christine,
Sorry to hear about your Dad.Our family will keep you in our prayers.He was a good man and will be missed.
Glenn Knigge
August 30, 2010
Eddy,
My condolences on the passing of your father. I am glad I had the opportunity to know him. It seemed like the two of you had a very close relationship and I know this must be a tough time for you. Please know that I am thinking of you.
Leo Steadele
August 30, 2010
Ed and Christine,
Sending my deepest condolences during this very difficult time.It was nice knowing Mr.Donahue.He was a wonderful person.He will be missed.Praying for you during this time of sorrow.
Freddy Boosmann, Jr.
August 30, 2010
Eddie,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. I have lots of good memories of spending time at the Club with our fathers when we were kids. Our prayers are with you.
Linda Hannon
August 30, 2010
Ed and Christine,
Although I only knew Ed a couple mths. I will never forget him . I believe he and I developed a bond and I will miss him greatly . He was one of a kind .
Thomas and Laurie Kulak
August 30, 2010
Ed and Christine,
We are sorry for your loss. Our family will keep you in our prayers. I know you were close to your Dad, I know you will have fond memories of him be glad you got to enjoy him until he was 83.
Tom & Coleen Pavlick
August 30, 2010
Ed & Christine,
We're so very sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that he loved you so much and he knew that you loved him the same. Praying for you during this time of sorrow.
Jim Lahr
August 30, 2010
Ed & Family,
Sending my deepest condolences during this very difficult time. May the many great memories of your father help you find peace. You will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Donna & Jose Cruz
August 30, 2010
Ed & Christine,
Jose and I are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Should you need anything we are only a phone call or 3 hour trip away.
Diana Strope
August 30, 2010
I know how hard this is, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 30, 2010
Ed,
my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father.You were a good son to him. I know you made his golden years happy ones.
Tony Cotone Sr.
Randy Walsh
August 30, 2010
Ed & Christine,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.
Matthew McKnight
August 30, 2010
Ed,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I feel lucky to have known your dad all these years. He was a very special person to me and will surely be missed. I soooo soooo sooo many fond memories of him up at the club and will never forget him!
-Matt-
August 29, 2010
I am soooo sorry for your loss...Uncle Eddie, you will be missed! rest in peace!
August 29, 2010
Eddie & Christine
My deepest sympathy at your time
of sorrow
Dominic Demico
Dominic Demico
August 29, 2010
Eddie & Christine
With deepest sympathy at your time of sorrow
Dominc Demico South Plainfield
Kevin and Linda McKnight
August 29, 2010
Ed, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. It is so difficult for us left behind to go on without our loved ones, but find peace in knowing he is in a better place.
diane cunningham
August 29, 2010
With my deepest sympathy over the loss of your Dad. Just keep the faith knowing that he is is good hands and now he will be watching and protecting you.
Stefanie Puha
August 29, 2010
Eddie & Christine & family,
We're so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I know he fought to the end and I'm glad you were able to be there for him throughout. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Stefanie Puha and family.
Dave Morgan
August 29, 2010
Ed and Christine,
Know that God and your friends are with you during this time of sorrow.
Fred Boosmann Sr.
August 29, 2010
Ed,
Your father was a good man. May he rest in peace. I remember many good times growing up in South Plainfield, his comming back from the Navy, and the times at the club.
Debbie Neiman
August 29, 2010
Dear Ed, my deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow. The anguish of losing a parent and friend can seem unbearable. Hang on to those close to you and time will ease the pain. You were blessed to have an amazing relationship with your father and through the love of Jesus Christ we can all have a glorious reunion one day. Love you all and dont hesitate to call if you need anything.
Anthony & Kristine Jennette
August 29, 2010
Ed & Family,
So sorry to hear of Monk's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
John Collins
August 29, 2010
Ed and Christine
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lori Nerozzi
August 29, 2010
Dear Ed, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing, Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if you need anything at all.
Lori and Mike Nerozzi
Joel Okuniewski
August 29, 2010
Ed,
I am sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.
Please know your friends are here for you.
allen poczak
August 29, 2010
Ed , Linda and I send you our deepest sympathies.... They say our loved ones are in a better place. Your dad is with my mom and dad so I know its true.... all our love Allen and Linda
August 29, 2010
Ed, We'll surely miss Monk at the cabin. We had quite a few years cooking for him and you all, Mom and I. Joe and I still remember the times John Gordon and he got into some laughing matches and John would pretend to choke him, and Monk would laugh so hard he'd have to sit down. God bless you Ed & Monk too.
Diana, Cheyanna & Joe Fuller & Romaine and Betty Salsman.
Jack Gear
August 29, 2010
Ed loved the South Plainfield 00 Gun Club. No matter where his next journey may lead, I hope he's allowed a hunting rifle and a blaze orange hat.
August 29, 2010
ed,linda and i are sorry about your dad.... they always say that they are in a better place... your dad is with my mom and dad so I know that's true. Our best to you and your family.. love Allen and Linda
Bill Donoughue
August 29, 2010
Ed , deepest Sympathy . At this very difficult time .
August 29, 2010
Dearest Father. I miss you terribly. The memories of you and I together is the only thing keeping me together. We shared more time together then most Fathers and sons could wish for. Spending the whole day yesterday at your place, made me feel as if we were still with each other.
Love you Pop
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