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for Brian Donahue
John Wolfe
May 20, 2016
When I moved to Columbus in 1978 I joined Brian P. Donahue REALTORS. I was with Donahue two different times over the years. He and Betty were very good to me. Brain used to kick my butt in playing him in racket ball. I only have fond memories of my association with his company. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Gerry O'Neil
May 19, 2016
Always a true professional and Broker. Brian will be missed. Our condolences to your family.
-The O'Neil Family.
Mary Ann McEnery Shubaily
May 15, 2016
I met Brian and Louis through my mother, Betty McEnery. My sister Betsy and I babysat for the Donahue children when they were very young. We were devastated when Erin and Shawn passed away.
As I grew up, my job titles changed from babysitter to closing officer to realtor. We had many laughs and good times at the office over the years with everyone. When my father passed away, Brian was very caring and helpful with my mom socially and in business. I gave my mom and Brian free Ipad lessons and they 'paid' me in free breakfasts in Dublin. I never laughed so hard in my life as watching them learn the basics. Great times, great memories, great friends. Brian loved and supported many causes including CF and the OSU Buckeyes. My husband, Samir, and I went to one of the games and tailgating parties with Brian and my parents years ago. He was a major part of our lives and supported my mom in her real estate business. As a broker, he pushed everyone to do their best and he was a very successful businessman. Our condolences go out to all the Donahue family at this time. His memory will live on forever through by everyone he met and loved.
Betty McEnery
May 15, 2016
I met Brian at a St. Patrick's Day party. He asked me if I would consider going into real estate and my husband (Mac) and I thought he was crazy. However, over the years I strived to get the 5, 10, 15 and 20 million Dollar Club at the Board of Realtors and Brian was always cheering me on to get to the next step. We Wrote the training programs for new people as they joined the firm. We took our top salespeople to Mexico, the Bahamas, and to Florida for those achieving the company goals. Brian was very forward thinking and appreciated women's efforts in business. He will be deeply missed by all of us.
My deepest sympathies go out to his wife, Binnie, his children Kerry and Colleen and his grandchildren.
May 14, 2016
Heartfelt thoughts and prayers are being sent to Binnie and the entire family. Annie and Tom Means
Alice Buckley
May 14, 2016
I only knew Brian through Real Estate and eventually common Florida friends that we each found out about at the Columbus Realtors Awards Luncheon 3-4 years ago. It was a really great catch up visit! And we both enjoyed the unlikely event that we would both be seated at the same table. And the conversation turned to Florida and Brian talked about the great friends from Bible Study that had helped him out when Family health had been a problem and the Group had made sure that he had food and help and prayer at that time. I have known Jim and Sally Dickey for many years in Columbus area and at Indian Lake. Another unlikely event, when we found out we both had the same great friends in Florida!
Brian will be sadly missed by many Columbus Realtors and longtime Realtor Friends far and wide! My thoughts and Prayers are with you!
Cynthia Calender
May 12, 2016
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
May the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time.
May 12, 2016
So sad to hear of Brian's passing. Lots of laughs and memories doing business together. He was one of the good guys and he will be missed.
Prayers for the family.
Ann Wollett Snyder
May 12, 2016
Brian has been a member of our family for over 45 years. He was my real estate broker, my cheer leader all though my business career, and a friend. Erin was the flower girl in my wedding 43 years ago. I have so many fond memories of my days working at Donahue Realtors; so many laughs and so many sales!!! Brian was also my Mother's (Betty McEnery) business partner and friend for over 45 years. Our family has been though the tough times and the fun times throughout these yearsultimately Brian's memories will live on with each of us.
Binnie, Kerry, and Colleen, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne McEnery Charles
Jim Ryan
May 12, 2016
Dink, Terry and all of Brian's family....so sorry for all of us to loose such a great guy like Brian..Never can forget the football games in our side yard with Brian and the rest of the Eastmoor gang.. God Bless to you all.. Jim Ryan , Eastmoor Ohio
The Neff Family
May 10, 2016
The Neff Family from Ardwick Road in Upper Arlington send our deepest sympathies for the passing of your dad, Brian P. We all grew up together when your family lived on Teeway in the Greensview area in UA. The memories are endless with Shawn, Kerry, Colleen, Erin and Darby your big dog.
Time just flies and the fun stories of us growing up continue to this day.
May 8, 2016
Dear Binnie, Colleen and Terry,
Brian played a very important role in my real estate career. I have such fond memories of the years I was with Donahue Realtors. He made working fun with company trips, parties and lasting friendships.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Pat Igoe
Thomas Ryan Sr.
May 7, 2016
Many years and many events through life we shared. I have been ill and Sue and I will pray privately for you and your family. We shared in business, we shared in family events, we shared in the ups and downs of life. What truly is so important my friend in life is that we always shared.
To Brian's family may we offer this prayer;
may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine softly on your face, may the road rise up to meet you and may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
With all our love and deepest sympathy we share our prayers for you all.
Heidi Price
May 7, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the Donahue family. Mr. Donahue was a great father to my sweet friend Colleen and I grew up admiring him and his family. Much love, Heidi Price Zerivitz
May 6, 2016
Many good memories from my time with Brian as one of the Realtors with his company. Lots of laughs and memories of all the fun trips with the Signed, Sealed, Sold group and of course great training for my Real Estate career. Sympathy and prayers to the entire family.
Barbara Neff
May 6, 2016
Dear Binnie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all...may you find comfort in the many friends who send their love as we do from us and our family.
Love, Don and Sharon Cook
May 6, 2016
One of the really genuine people in the world. Personal, fun to be with, laugh with and share Irish stories and music. The game of golf was eluding to Brian, but it brought him joy. Sam Muldoon
Jim & Linda Jones
May 6, 2016
Binnie and family, Jim, I and our family want to express our sincere condolences to you and your family on your loss of Brian. May it be helpful to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers that you will find comfort and peace through the support of those who care & love you.
Jim & Linda Jones & family.
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