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Donald Broderick Obituary
Jul 25, 1931 - Aug 18, 2025
Donald Joseph Broderick, Sr., age 94, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025.
He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Patricia (nee Callahan); children, George (Eileen) Broderick of Apex, NC, Donald (Maryanne) Broderick, Jr. of Plover, WI, and James (Miri) Broderick of Glen Ridge, NJ; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Veronica Broderick; brothers, Robert Broderick and James Broderick; and sister, Bernice Kennedy.
Don was born on July 25, 1931, and was raised in Whiting, IN. He was a graduate of Bishop Noll Institute and, following military service during the Korean War, graduated from Indiana State University. He later earned a master's degree from Roosevelt University. He was a teacher and principal in the Hammond school system for 37 years. Following retirement in 1994, he continued to work as a student teacher supervisor for Ball State University, and as a substitute teacher throughout many local schools. A loving and devoted husband and father, he enjoyed coaching children's basketball teams and served as a mentor and role model to so many throughout the years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on August 25th at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church, 8303 West Taft Street, Merrillville, IN. Friends may visit with the family at 9:00 am prior to the service.
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Len and Nancy Anglis
August 25, 2025
Dear Pat and Family,
We will miss your wonderful husband and dad more than we can say! He was one in a million!!! You all remain in our deepest prayers!!! Dr. Leonard Anglis and Team
Brad Black
August 25, 2025
Pat and family, your dad was a great friend to my dad (Myron "Jack" Black) for many, many years. I knew Don through their relationship and wanted you to know my impression was that he was a very loving, compassionate man and friend. I extend my deepest to all of you.
Brad Black
Diana Skibinski
August 22, 2025
Don was a "teacher's" principal. Under his supervision, both teachers and students flourished at Orchard Drive Elementary School. My absolutely favorite principal. Rest in peace Mr. Broderick.
Diana Skibinski
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Judith Hancock
August 22, 2025
He was a favorite principal of mine at Columbia. He was a very nice man.
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