Gerard J. Donga

Gerard J. Donga obituary

Gerard J. Donga

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Gerard Donga Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home - Hyde Park on Sep. 16, 2025.

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Gerard J. Donga of Quincy formerly of Hyde Park passed peacefully on September 15, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Ellen Donga (Glover) of 31 years. Son of the late William F. and Veronica (Lee) Donga. Devoted father of Christopher Roach Jr (Retired US Army) and his wife Johna of Tennessee, Michael Roach and his wife Jordania of Quincy and Kathryn Breton and her husband Christopher of Weymouth. Cherished brother of Brian F. Donga (Retired DEA) and his wife Christine of New Jersey and William F. Donga Jr (Retired BPD) and his wife Kathryn of Hyde Park. Loving "Papa" of 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, in laws, and friends. Visiting hours will be held Monday evening from 4-8 PM at the Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home 22 Oak Street Hyde Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM at Most Precious Blood Church Hyde Park. Interment at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Dorchester, relatives and friends invited. Please in lieu of flowers all donations in Gerard's memory can be made to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation www.cff.org.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

22

Service

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home

22 Oak Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136

Send Flowers

Sep

23

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Most Precious Blood Church

25 Maple Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136

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Sep

23

Interment

Cedar Grove Cemetery

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Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.