James F. Donahue

DONAHUE, James F. Of Wellesley and Bluffton, SC, August 5, 2009. Beloved husband of Mary A. (Ardorno) Donahue. Devoted father of Jill Ferzoca and her husband Jeff of Millis, Brian Donahue and his wife Keri of Millis and Karen Donahue of Ashland. Grandfather of Nicole, Natalie and Dean Ferzoco and James Gregory Donahue all of Millis. Son of the late Joseph Donahue and Dorothea Strunk. Brother of Joan Tranfaglia and her husband George of West Newbury. Brother-in-law of Vinny Adorno and his wife Susan of Hopkinton. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Jim began his career as an auto mechanic. He joined Polaroid Corporation as a Machine Mechanic, improving his expertise to become Mechanical Specialist. He earned his Associates Degree in HVAC from Massasoit Community College in 1989 and became an HVAC technician with Polaroid, eventually becoming Facilities Manager. Jim was also the Treasurer of the Condo Association for the Lodge at Lincoln Station in Lincoln, NH for many years. Jim retired from Polaroid in 1999 after 31 years with the company. Of the many hobbies Jim had, his greatest passion was golf. In retirement, Jim's love of golf drew him to a job as the membership director of the Nehoiden Golf Club in Wellesley. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., (Rt.16) WELLESLEY, Saturday at 10 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Paul's Church, Wellesley, at 11 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, specifically Esophageal Research, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Online guestbook and directions at www.gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100