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Jeffrey Donohue Obituary

Donohue - Jeffrey Lawrence, age 54, beloved son and brother passed away on July 21, 2025. Jeffrey was the youngest and fourth child of Lawrence and Vida Donohue. He was born October 7, 1970 and grew up in Wantagh. He was an avid surfer and moved to Palm Beach, FL, in the early nineties to enjoy his passion year-round. Jeff was a kind and genorous soul who cared deeply for his friends and family. He returned to the northeast around 2014 to help his mother care for his father and Uncle Edward. Jeffrey is survived by his devoted mother, Vida Donohue; his siblings, Lynne Donohue Freeman (husband Jim), Joseph Donohue (partner Ellen), Vida Donohue Shaver (husband Rob); and

nephews, Jack Freeman, Jimmy

Freeman and Travis Shaver.

He will be missed dearly by all his loving family and friends. A service will be held at Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, Seaford, NY on Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 4-7PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Quest Autism Foundation https://www.questnj.org/donate

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Published by Newsday on Jul. 23, 2025.

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Joseph Ruggieri

July 28, 2025

He buddy, God took you away way too soon to be with him. Hope you're catching the seventh wave in heaven, and that I'll eventually see you there.

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