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Richard Donnelly Obituary
September 12, 1940 - July 4, 2025
A "Jersey Boy" born Sept. 12 1940 in Jersey City, New Jersey; Departed peacefully on July 4 in St. Louis, MO; Loving husband of Melanie; father of Kelly, Carrie, the late J.J. and stepfather of the late Andrew Hoock; grandfather of Megan, Kaitlin and Kelsey; uncle of Patrick Donnelly, Sean Donnelly, Jamie Trupiano and Koree Degenhardt; brother-in-law; Best friend of Bob DeMarco and Fred DeMarco, and the DeMarco family; To know Jugger was to be put under his loveable Irish spell. Visitation 7/9 12:30pm at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church; Mass at 1:30pm; followed by interment at Mt. Olive Cemetery
John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Home
7027 Gravois Avenue St. Louis MO 63116
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Carol Murray
July 9, 2025
Melanie, I send you my deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Jugger was one of a kind and we will miss him so much. Love & prayers to all of you your family.
Kathe Milner
July 9, 2025
Ralph & Ed, The Smother's Brothers, Cheech & Chong, Abbot & Costello, Laurel & Hardy......and then there was Freddie "D" and "Jugger", more halirious and iconic then all put together for over 50 years! Thanks for the laughs Jug, he sure had fun. Condolences to the entire Donnelly Family, especially to Melanie
Robert Messmer
July 9, 2025
Melanie, sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kitty Ratcliffe
July 8, 2025
Melanie, I am so sorry. I am out of town tomorrow or I would be there. Sending love.
Bev n Jim Wallis
July 8, 2025
Melanie. So sorry for your loss, sending a prayer and hug your way
Laura Faerber
July 8, 2025
Melanie you are in my prayers. My deepest sympathy for your loss. May his laughter carry you through life.
Brian McMurtry
July 8, 2025
Sorry to hear about Jugger´s passing! Mel, take care. Sue and I will be praying for him and you. Brian
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