John Patrick Donahue
John Patrick Donahue
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John was raised in Wallingford and is survived by his wife, Diane, his daughters Christy Donahue and Kasey Wilcox, and 5 grandchildren.
John is also survived by his brother, Kenneth and his wife Deborah, his brother Troy and his wife Michelle, nephew Keith Donahue and wife Melissa, great nieces Alyssa and Ashley, his niece Jaime Donahue, her husband Matt, great niece Kayleigh, great nephew Cayden, and niece Kelley Donahue.
A graduate from Porter & Chester Institute, he was trained as a draftsman as well as in the culinary arts.
John loved muscle cars and classic rock, especially The Beatles.
John's extreme sense of humor, huge smile, and delicious meals will be greatly missed.
There will be a wake at D'Angelo's Funeral Home, 22 South Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457, Tuesday, November 1st, from 5 - 7pm.
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Kevin Sweet
January 16, 2026
I said a few words for you on your birthday, showed my son some old photos of us. I miss you Grandpa John. I hope you're doing well over there.
Diane
January 12, 2026
Happy 74th heavenly birthday. Love you and miss you so much !!
Jaime Donahue
October 22, 2025
Just thinking of you uncle John and knowing you have been watching over me and guiding me through this crazy life. We all miss you dearly and miss our visits with you. I often stop by and say hi at the cemetery and I hope you know I am there at that moment. Please continue to help me make the right decisions through the craziness. Love and miss you so much!
Dianne Kearns
October 24, 2024
I wish I had been able to get to know John before his passing.
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Kelley Donahue
November 3, 2022
You are truly the definition of a fighter, a man with a million lives. I am sad you aren't here with us anymore, but glad that you don't have to endure anymore hospital visits (though all the nurses loved you and swung from the doors when they entered your room). I'll miss sending you pictures of the dinners I made then you sending me back something far superior that you whipped up. I'll miss teasing you about not getting my container of Creole mix and joking that Jaime must be hoarding them all to sell on the black market for diapers. Rest in peace uncle John and say Hi to Gram for us all, I know she met you at the pearly gates.
Love you,
Kelley
Georgianna Casarella & Family
November 2, 2022
Sorry for your loss K and cristy, May your dad Rest In Peace
Bonnie Langille
October 31, 2022
So very sorry for your loss..My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Love, Jaime
October 30, 2022
We already miss you so much. I´m so thankful for the time we spent together. Thanks for always making me smile and for all of the cookies for Kayleigh :) xoxo
Kevin
October 29, 2022
I'll never forget our tractor rides. I still make my steaks and burgers exactly how you taught me. We'll get lunch eventually when illness can no longer separate us, Grandpa John. You've got my word. Rest in peace
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