Marjory J. Donovan

Marjory J. Donovan obituary, Syracuse, NY

Marjory J. Donovan

Marjory Donovan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carter Funeral Home, Inc. - Syracuse on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Marjory J. (Verzole) Donovan
June 18, 2025
Marjory J. (Verzole) Donovan, 94, of Syracuse, peacefully passed away on Wednesday. She was a native and life resident of Syracuse. Marjory was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert J. in 2001; her five brothers, Louis, Dennis, William, Bernard and Douglas Verzole; and her three sisters, Elizabeth Alexander, Thelma Peters, and Rosemary Garretson. She is survived by her three daughters, Dawn (Keith Penny)Donovan, Diane (Aaron) Anderson, and Maureen (Jody Manning) Donovan; her two sons, Daniel (Kathy) Donovan, and Timothy (Antonietta) Donovan; her eight granddaughters, Rachel, Erin, and Sarah Donovan, Alanna and JoAnna Manning, Kaleen, Teagan, and Finley Anderson, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Private services were held for the family.

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