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William Donnelly Obituary

William M. Donnelly, 66, of Scottsdale, AZ and former New York resident, passed away December 30 2003. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and was a United States Marine and a veteran of the Korean War. He retired from the N.Y.P.D. as a Gold Shield Detective after 21 years of service, and was a recipient of numerous awards and commendations. He also worked for the prestigious Tishman East Management Corp. as Security Director for multiple Manhattan buildings. Bill is survived by his wife Maria, ex-wife Mary, and daughters Karen Jackson, Erin Donnelly, and Tara Donnelly, Brother Robert Donnelly and sister Dorothy Greenberg of New York, 3 grandchildren, Billy, Tommy and Christian, numerous nieces and nephews, countless friends, family and co-workers who will miss him greatly and remember him for his generosity of spirit, kindness to all and love for his family. A mass will be held at 10 am on January 10th at Community of The Blessed Sacrament Church on 64th & Shea in Scottsdale.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jan. 9, 2004.

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May 3, 2019

Remembering your great love story today and always.

tj

May 11, 2016

5/11/16 Happy Birthday dad. Still missing you after all this time. Sending love to you. XO

Peter F. Jensen Sr.

January 10, 2004

Some things about you,

or so I’ve been told,

You looked much like your mother,

and had her “hart of gold”

Too far away to just say hallo,

and now it’s too late to say “bye”.

But one thing in common,

I’d want you to know,

Ha Marine “Semper Fi”



Peter Sr. and Linda

Kristine, Jennifer, Carrie,

Peter Jr.USMC/USN, Erik USMC

Lori Matthews

January 9, 2004

Thinking of You in Your Time of Sorrow.

May God Be with You and Comfort You

Barry Greenberg

January 9, 2004

In Loving Memory of my Brother-in-Law William Donnelly We Shall Always Remember His Courage, Love, and Selfless Acts of Compassion. We Pray for his Eternal Peace, and We Pray for His Family and Friends. Amen.

Barry, Dorothy, Tara,& Melissa

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