Timothy H. Donovan, Jr.

Timothy H. Donovan, Jr. obituary

Timothy H. Donovan, Jr.

Timothy Donovan, Jr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2023.
Colonel Timothy H. Donovan Jr., Retired US Army, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023, at the age of 82. After serving nearly 31 years in the US Army, he was a highly decorated officer awarded many medals for Valor & Service, along with the Silver Star.

Tim was born in Bristol to Timothy & Mary Moody. Tim married Jacquelyn Carter, a teacher at West Woods Elementary School in 1963. Tim was severely wounded in combat on November 1, 1969 in Vietnam sustaining injury to his spinal cord that left him paralyzed. Through perseverance & determination, he left the hospital and continued to serve his country & community.

Tim is survived by his wife Jackie, 3 children, 5 grandchildren, & his cat Mosby. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Anne Cappiello; and brothers, Robert & Bill.

Viewing at Omps Funeral Home on February 2nd & Funeral Mass at St. Bridget of Ireland Catholic Church on February 3rd followed by Celebration of Life in VA. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery-TBA.

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Bob Kimball

February 14, 2023

Condolences to Tim's family and so many good friends. He was one of the best of men as well as being a war hero and the Commandant of Cadets at his Alma Mater for so many years and mentoring s many of young cadets. Thanks to Tim for your contributions to our military and so many young men and women. Looking forward to seeing you again Tim.

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