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Neil O'Donoghue Obituary
Neil W. O'Donoghue, 67, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa Florida. Neil was born in Bridgeport, CT on August 6, 1948. He proudly served in the United States Navy and retired after 30 years of service with the Shelton, CT Police Department as a Detective. He also served for a number of years as Commander of the V.F.W. in Shelton and was a Mason. Among his joys during his life were hunting, fishing and boating with his family and Friends. Survivors include his wife, Donna O'Donoghue, of 21 years; his mother, Margaret O'Donoghue of Shelton, his brother Kerry O'Donoghue of Oxford, CT; sisters, Noreen Violetta of Shelton, Ellen O'Donoghue of New London, and Margaret O'Donoghue of Haddam; stepchildren, Amy Winn, Clair Barry and Michael Barry; and three grandchildren. A celebration and tribute to Neil's life will be held on Thursday October 8, 2015 at St. Lawrence RC Church Huntington, CT at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested the donations be made to the Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive-MBC-Sound, Tampa, FL for research for GVH.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Wilbur (Buddy) Pike
September 28, 2019
It actually feels like I would not have had a childhood if it wasn't for Hutmo, my constant companion. A great friend and inspiration, may his story continue on forever!
Florida Retirees. We'll miss Neil.
Kerry Hrabstock
October 8, 2015
Rosemary Pietrini
October 8, 2015
Neil and i went to Woodrow Wilson with Anthony, Deb, Sue and so many others. He was the kind of guy you were always glad to see; a real day changer. He could always make me laugh. That's the memory I've held and always will. Over the miles i send my deepest sympathies to everyone he loves and all of us who love him. He was always smiling. Trust this; Neil is still smiling.
Linda Graham
October 4, 2015
Dear Kerry & Judy,
Bob and I send our sincere condolences. May your treasured memories bring you peace.
Love, Linda & Bob Graham
Wilbur Pike
October 4, 2015
What?? Hutton is gone? It can't be! We were inseparable buddies throughout our entire childhood and I was never in bad company. My warmest and fondest condolences to the whole family. Who will I play Army with now in the woods behind his house?
Wilbur "Buddy " Pike
Susan Campbell
October 4, 2015
I am very shocked learning of Neil's passing we grew up in the same neighborhood in Bpt and we were childhood friends my Deepest Sympathies to his Family....
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