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James Donnelly Obituary

DONNELLY - James Patrick, 20, of West Sayville, on November 11, 2011. Beloved son of Patrick and Janice Donnelly and brother of Caitlin. Cherished grandson of Bernard and the late Marguerite Donnelly and the late Dennis and Georgette Coffey. Loving nephew of Michael Donnelly, Denise Coffey, Deirdre Donnelly, Mary Ann and Dr. Shawn Milligan, and Elizabeth Donnelly; and cousin to many. James was a Sayville high school graduate class of 2010 and student of Suffolk County Community College. He obtained his Captainship while working with the Sayville Ferry Service. Reposing Tuesday from 2-4:30 & 7-9:30pm at Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Main St., West Sayville. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10am at St. Lawrence R.C. Church, Sayville. Interment to follow at the Parish Cemetery.

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Published by Newsday on Nov. 14, 2011.

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Bob Hufnagel

November 8, 2023

Dear James,

It's been 12 years and your Family misses you very much! They all Love you very much. The Pain from losing a child, has caused up and downs and the Love is very Strong that made them all come together again. God Bless You.

Robert Hufnagel

November 8, 2020

God Bless this young man James Donnelly, who went to soon to Heaven. The Love lives on for James for all that Love him with all of your heart. His Dad and Mom and is Sister and his family and friends. Life is Worth the Fight.

November 9, 2012

Can't believe it has almost been one year since we lost you. It's still not real. Our lives are not the same without you. We all love you and miss you. We are doing our best to take care of your mom, dad and sister
Love, MB

Susan Parisi

November 8, 2012

One year in heaven. Continue to make the angels smile as you did for us. Miss you

Aunt Denise -

November 19, 2011

You are part of my heart. You will be remembered for the loving person you were. I will miss you forever.

November 17, 2011

James, I will always remember your soft, deep voice, your grin, the way you'd say, "That's so funny" and "Yeah, yeah." I love you.
Aunt Mary Ann

chick george

November 17, 2011

were gunna miss you JD...............................chick and george

Alisa Foran

November 16, 2011

You are in our prayers. We are thinking of you. Alisa and Chris Foran

Sue

November 16, 2011

JD - I'll miss your wonderful smile Rest Easy sweet boy

November 15, 2011

Patrick, Janice and Caitlin, we are so sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you we ask God to give you strength and comfort through this difficult time. Love, Debbie and Tony Noviello (Curcio)

November 15, 2011

RIP James <3

christine ruland[otto strohs sister]

November 15, 2011

Patrick, I am so sorry for your loss,my deepest sympathy to you and your family you are in my prayers.

R Bublitz

November 15, 2011

Words cannot descibe how sad I feel for you for the loss of your son.

Christopher Runz

November 15, 2011

I miss you buddy and I know I'm one of many. My prayers are with you and your family.

Liz Denton

November 14, 2011

James was a wonderful boy from a wonderful family. My heart aches for you. I am so happy that I was able to know him and have him in my class.

Dawn and Steven Farkas

November 14, 2011

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." Janice, Caitlin and Patrick, please accept our deepest sympathies during this difficult time and know that Dawn and I are there for you should you need comfort.

Judy

November 14, 2011

I cannot imagine the grief your family is enduring right now. May James rest in peace, and may God give you the strength to carry on....Judy P

Denise Roth

November 14, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for him and for your family. With deep condolences.

Love Denise & Kevin Roth (Debbie Maddaluno's sister)

Kamala Browne

November 14, 2011

To Patrick and family - my deepest sympathy on your loss. No words can express or console what you are going through, although I did not know your son, I fee your pain. Have faith and God will see you through this.

Kathleen Holback

November 14, 2011

There is nothing in this world more tragic or is a more incomprehensible loss. May God bless you and your family during this heartbreaking time.
With deepest condolences,

Paula Piccirillo

November 14, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I have been reading messages from your sons friends and everyone said such wonderful things about him. He touched so many lives. May your memories keep you strong... Paula Piccirillo (Debbie Maddaluno"s) sister....

November 14, 2011

You made us all proud and always brightened the room as soon as you stepped in. Love you forever, cousin!

Laura

beth donnelly

November 14, 2011

all of my love and and prayers to patrick, janice and caitlin..my heart hurts for you..i hope you feel the warmth of family strength in the days to come..we are here for you~~beth

November 14, 2011

James, we love you and miss you. Love, Aunt Deirdre

ROBERT HUFNAGEL

November 14, 2011

I am very sorry to hear of the lost of your son james. May God Bless your son. My prayers are with Patrick, Janice, and Caitlin. Ann & Bob Hufnagel

November 14, 2011

I will always miss my cousin! Love, Kathleen

Janet Cozza

November 14, 2011

May the angels surround you at this time of need. I am so sorry about James. I am here if you need me. May he rest in eternal peace and be welcomed into the kingdom of God.
Janet, John, and Emily Cozza

November 14, 2011

James was a beautiful, upstanding young man who will be dearly missed. We are all so very sorry.

Marie N.

November 14, 2011

RIP JD

November 14, 2011

Seeing this in writing is very difficult. We love you James and will miss everything about you. Love, Mary Beth

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