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Peter Donahue Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Donahue
Michael Lewis
October 28, 2015
We found out tonight that Peter had passed earlier this year. We have been patrons of the House of Prime Rib in San Francisco for over 30 years. Peter was a warm and professional presence at HPR. He was our go-to bartender and always made us feel welcome. We knew how much he loved his house in Oakland. What a great guy. We have missed him on our recent trips and tonight we had the nerve to ask after Peter...and heard about his passing. We shared a toast to him. As long as we live here in SF and can get our aging bodies to HPR, we'll remember kind and able Peter and continue to toast his memory. We'll never forget him.
Michael Palmer
September 29, 2015
I just found out today of Peter's passing today.
No finer gentleman will I ever meet.
May God Bless Him and His Family!
June 10, 2015
It was a great privilege to work with Peter and call him my friend. He was a very gentle soul how loved his work. This is a sad day as I learned of his passing. I pray that our Heavenly Father welcomes Peter home.
Mary Plantier
March 19, 2015
Pete Donahue. I will always remember as a man with good character. Surely he is missed by many.
Katherine Everingham/Cullen
February 28, 2015
I remember Peter when I went to Nancy Lorenzen's house and we would walk over to visit with the family. I visited Peter twice when I was out in California. He loved talking about New Paltz and all of our friends etc. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Evelyn Schneider
February 21, 2015
Prayers and sympathy to the family, especially to Pete's sister Kathie, my classmate at NPHS. I have fond memories of the Donahue family--a warm, friendly part of the New Paltz community. So sorry for your loss.
Evelyn Schneider
February 21, 2015
Prayers and sympathy to the family, especially to Pete's sister Kathie, my classmate at NPHS. I have fond memories of the Donahue family--a warm, friendly part of the New Paltz community. So sorry for your loss.
DiAne Arena
February 20, 2015
I was in cute and wonderful Pete's class until my family moved from New Paltz to Florida in '68. He was well known to be a great guy, and true Huguenot! God love you Peter. I'm honored to have shared a part of your life.
Bob and Debbie Dammeir
February 20, 2015
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.
Eliot Collins
February 20, 2015
So sad. Pete was my neighbor in the late 60's when he lived on the corner of Plains Road and Woodland Drive. My prayers are with his family.
Linda Ruiz-Adsit
February 20, 2015
Our prayers are with his family. Beautiful memories of growing up in New Paltz.
Kathie Pedersen Canny
February 20, 2015
Barb, thinking of you and the family. Sending my sympathy and love.
Cynthia Cornwell
February 19, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to the Donahue Family.
Joanne Taylor
February 9, 2015
From the moment I met Peter I loved him. In nursery school I would cry until the teachers let me go into his playground to be with him. He lived in my heart.
Marie Anderson
February 2, 2015
Peter Donahue was the finest man I ever knew. He was a devoted son, brother, cousin, friend. His genuine kindness and concern for others will never be forgotten. Peter will be missed by many especially the Anderson girls.
With Love,
Marie Donahue Anderson
Carol Heroy Love
February 2, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to the family! Even though it has been years - we all grew up together and have many memories from New Paltz and Woodland Drive. My love to your entire family from ours.
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