John P. Donahue

John P. Donahue obituary

John P. Donahue

John Donahue Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pinkel Funeral Home on Sep. 29, 2025.

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Dover - John P. Donahue, age 72, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at St. Clare's Hospital in Dover. Born in Dover to the late Richard T. Donahue and Katherine (Ferrone) Donahue, John lived in Morris County for most of his life. He was a customer service representative for Novartis in East Hanover before he retired 19 years ago. He was a member of Sacred Heart & Holy Rosary R.C. Church in Dover and a Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus member. John is survived by his son, Christopher Donahue of Tucson, Arizona; his daughters, Cathleen Permunian and her husband Frank of Wantage and Siobhan Donahue of Wantage; his two brothers, Richard Donahue of Arizona and Walter Donahue of Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Alexis and Audrey Permunian and Aiden Cosh-Donahue; and his dear friend, Kristi Baum of Boonton. Private cremation services have been entrusted to the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex, NJ. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com

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