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1937
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2018
Jesse Donohue Obituary
May 5, 1937 - Sept. 4, 2018
Atwater, Ca.
Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandpa, Great Grandpa.
After proudly serving 20 yrs. in the USAF, Jesse and his wife Joyce retired at Castle AFB, Atwater, Ca. Soon after retirement Jesse went back to work at E & J Gallo Winery's in Livingston, Ca. for another 20 yrs.
He was an avid bowler who loved fishing, music & movies, and he adored his pets (all of them).
Jesse is preceeded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Joyce I. Donohue.
He is survived by two children, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, his brother Alton Donohue and many in-laws, nieces and nephews.
We love you Daddy, always and forever.
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Lonnie Fogle
October 7, 2018
Sorry to hear the loss of a good man who was my neighbor for 20 years a very humble man that I enjoyed talking to and visiting. Thank you for your service in the Air Force Mr Donahue , your surely going to be missed .RIP my friend.
Carol Almeida
September 27, 2018
I was just thinking about him recently, wondering how he was doing. Now I know, He is doing fine resting in the arms of his savior. You are missed. I treasure the many times we bowled together and all of your words of encouragement.
May your family find peace and happiness in all of the good times they will remember.
Your friend,
Carol Almeida
Paulette Schroiff
September 25, 2018
Jesse you were a Bright Light in so many people's World but especially Judys❤
Susan Steffani
September 25, 2018
Semper fi Jesse. See you on the other side.
Justin Gosnell
September 25, 2018
I was honored to get to know Jesse over the past few years. He was a great man and I appreciated having the opportunity to get to know him and share stories. He will be missed.
Judy Gates
September 25, 2018
So glad I had these year's to know Jesse & all his family. Thank you Susan for letting me Share these days. Love to Jesse & all the family I have met & care so much for.
Norman L. Green III
September 25, 2018
Always loved you and aunt Joyce , it was always a blast having you visit at grandma greens and you always went out of your way to talk to me . I wish my son , children could have gotten to know you . Rest In Peace uncle Jesse ,❤❤❤❤
Janet Hume
September 25, 2018
Susan, Chris & Sherry,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending you all my deepest sympathy and love. May Jesse Rest In Peace.
Michelle
September 21, 2018
May God give you peace and strength to endure this tough time.
RK
September 21, 2018
Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences at this time of your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2
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