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JOHN E. DONAHUE PE John E. Donahue, P.E., 45, died November 16, 2008 in Homestead, Florida. Mr. Donahue was born in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1993 coming from West Palm Beach, Florida. John was the Director of Civil Engineering and Survey Services for Boyle Engineering in Palm City, Florida. He graduated from Oil City High School in Oil City, Pennsylvania, and received his BS in Civil Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. He was Vice President of the Florida Engineering Society/Past Region V, Board Member of the Treasure Coast Research & Education Development Authority, Member of the Florida Engineering Foundation, Past Chairman of the Board of the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County, Past Vice President of Governmental Affairs of the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, Past Vice Chair of the Port. St. Lucie Code Enforcement Board, 1997 Young Engineer of the Year/Treasure Coast Chapter/Florida Engineering Society, 2004 Engineer of the Year/ Treasure Coast Chapter/Florida Engineering Society Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers. He was an avid Penn State, Cleveland Browns and NASCAR fan, enjoyed boating on his Nittany Lion IV, gardening, and being with his family and friends. Please wear Penn State Colors or NASCAR attire to the celebration of John's life in his memory. Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Kathleen Donahue of Port St. Lucie, FL; sister, Kathleen Murphy of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; brothers, Michael Donahue of Boynton Beach, FL and Sean Donahue of Stuart, FL; parents, Eileen and Edwin Donahue of Jupiter, FL; many nieces and nephews; and beloved pets, Daytona, Talladega, Indie, Bristol Jr., and Junebug. Memorial contributions may be made to Dogs and Cats Forever, 9550 Carlton Road, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 or to Treasure Coast Chapter of the Florida Engineering Society, P.O. Box 8764, Port St. Lucie, FL 34985. Services: A celebration of his life will be held at Sandsprit Park, 3443 SE St. Lucie Blvd, Stuart, FL on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 11:00 AM. Arrangements are under the direction of Haisley Funeral & Cremation Service. A guest book may be signed at www.haisleyfuneralhome.com

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Published by TC Palm on Nov. 18, 2008.

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Sean O'Neil

November 25, 2008

Kathleen,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. God Bless

Craig Fuller

November 24, 2008

Donahues:

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the entire family. Having worked with John, and getting a chance at LBFH/Boyle because of John, I can say he will truly be missed. He touched many lives and made a difference in the world he lived in.

Matthew and Ashley O'Neil

November 24, 2008

Kathleen,

Ashley and I cannot even comprehend what you must be going through. We only hope that our sympathies and prayers will help to comfort you in these difficult times.

Jody Justice

November 23, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family right now. John's community involvement touched many lives. I'll remember his get to the point attitude and sense of humor - he will be greatly missed.

Anthony D'Ampolo

November 23, 2008

Kathleen,
We are so saddened to hear about John's passing.
Our deepest sympathy goes from our heart to yours. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love
Anthony & Tracy D'Ampolo

Ken & Margo Born

November 22, 2008

To Eileen & Ed, our neighbors in The Bluffs, We greive for your loss. You are in our prayers as well as John's wife and beloved pets!

Leonard Miller

November 21, 2008

To the Donahues:

I was very sad to hear about the passing of John. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am here for you. God Bless!

Lenny Miller

Ray Davidson

November 21, 2008

Dear Donahue Family;
I was both deeply shocked and saddened to hear this morning of John's passing.
I was very fortunate to have worked with John for several years at LBFH/Boyle.
I also was fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend a NACSAR race at Daytona with John, his wonderful wife Kathleen and his close friends Lisa and Dave. He really 'loved' going to the races and enjoying all the excitement.
I too have lost family members at John's young age and truly understand your dismay and grief.
We must believe that John has gone to a better place and know that he will never be forgotten.
My most sincere condolences to the entire Donahue family, I'm sure he will be missed by many.
John, say hello to Dale Sr. for me, green, green, green.

Amy Eason

November 20, 2008

Dear Donahue Family,
John had a presence everywhere he went. I enjoyed knowing him, laughing with him, and learning from him. He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy goes to you during this time. Some day we will see him again. God Bless.

Here's to Brother John!

R Dawson

November 19, 2008

John,

your humble nature and welcoming grin will be missed by all. Thank you for sharing these very personal gifts with us. My best to your family.

Ed McMullen

November 19, 2008

Dear Donahue family:

I was so sorry to hear about John; please accept my deepest sympathies. I have many memories of John and will think of him often. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Leo Giangrande

November 19, 2008

My deepest condolences go out to the entire Donahue family (including pets). I was fortunate enough to have been hired by John a few years ago and had the opportunity to work, laugh and learn side by side with him. His memories will be forever cherished along with many of his phylosophies that reside within me. You are so missed.

Rich Schoenborn

November 19, 2008

Godspeed John, Godspeed...

Eric Paille

November 19, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the Donahue family. I only had the privelege of meeting John on a couple occasions, but he had already made a lasting impression on me. I was looking forward for the opportunity to work with him and grow our friendship. Your family is in our prayers!

Mark Clemons

November 19, 2008

Deepest sympathy to Johns family. He was truly a cool guy and great fun to be with.

Jane LaBombard

November 19, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. John was a mentor, friend, and professional member of society. I am honored to have worked with him and laughed with him.

Bill Dickson

November 19, 2008

Dear Donahue Family:

Please accept our deepest sympathy. We'll always remember John's smile and his wonderful sense of humor!

Most sincerely,

Bill Dickson and family, Pittsburgh, PA; Sam Dickson and family, Hydetown, PA.

Alisha Elmore

November 19, 2008

Dear family and friends,

I was fortunate enough to work with John a little bit at LBFH/Boyle. He was a great man, who touched many lives, and will be remembered by all. His vast knowledge and enthusiastic attitude were very helpful and comforting to me, as a young engineer. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Alfred Mitchell

November 18, 2008

My deepest sympathies to all the Donahues, especially to Ed and Eileen whom I have known since high school.

Uncle Tim and Aunt Tess O'Neil

November 18, 2008

Kathleen,

We wish we could be there to hug you right now. We are so saddened by this. Our hearts are heavy. We love you and are praying for you. We loved John and will always be there for you.

Edward Novak

November 18, 2008

To our dear Donahue Family:

We didn't know John, but his impressive accomplishments and involvement in the building of others lives through his love and caring will live on forever. Our prayer is that our Creator will bless this outstanding and loving family and draw you closer to Him so that you may better fulfill His purpose for each of you for the remainder of your lives.

Love Always and Forever,

The Novak Family

Alex Ciasca

November 18, 2008

To John's Family,
I owe my career to John as I got my internship at LBFH through him back when I was in college. This evetually led to my hiring once I graduated. I always looked up to John and he always stopped to talk to me everytime I saw him in the office to make sure everything was going well for me at LBFH/Boyle. I will miss seeing him everyday in the office, as he always had a smile on his face. God Bless.

Jack Murphy

November 18, 2008

Alice and I were deeply saddened to learn of John's death. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Donahues. Sorry that we can't attend the Memorial Services. Look forward to seeing you in February.

Much love,

Alice & Jack Murphy

Bernadette Egan

November 18, 2008

Kathleen,
We wish we could be there with you right now to help you through this. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories with John sustain you through this difficult time. Love you always,
Bernie, Matt, and family

Debi Welch

November 18, 2008

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. John was a great friend and coworker. He will be missed. May the peace which comes from love and memories shared comfort you now and in days ahead.

Todd and Shelley Van Allen

November 18, 2008

Kathleen
John will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are going out to you the rest of your family.

Ed Davis

November 18, 2008

Over the years, John was a big part of the Florida Engineering Society. He will be greatly missed by all his friends in the Society and the profession.

Debbie Pulliam

November 18, 2008

I was deeply saddened to hear about John. It has been a privilege to work with him. One thing is for certain, he was doing what he loved. I will forever miss his "Hey Rock-n-Roll" greeting and it will always make me think of him and smile.

mike donaldson

November 18, 2008

Kathy,
I want to send you my deepest sympathy. John was such a great friend and person to be around and will be dearly missed. He would always help people without question, was kind and thoughtful. You were very lucky to find love with each other and experience life together. You and your family our in our prayers.

The Donaldson Family

Glenn Forrest

November 18, 2008

To John's family, our condolences for your loss. John was exemplary in his profession and a role model in FES. I felt a connection to John, and will remember him as a friend and most specially, as a fellow engineer.

Jeri Eckler

November 18, 2008

Kathleen,

You are on my mind and in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that Scott or I can do--please let me know. We love you and we are here and thinking of John and you and all the special times we had crusing.

Catie Welch

November 18, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to John's family. Unfortunately, I did not know him for a very long time but he made a lasting impression. Let us celebrate his life, as I know he would want that.

John and Sue Hall

November 18, 2008

Kathleen,
We are so sorry to hear about John's passing. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kim Roden

November 18, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the Donahue family. With deepest sympathy,

David O'Hagan

November 18, 2008

We in the Florida Engineering Society will miss John dearly. He was a shining example of what we want everyone to see as an Engineer. God bless and remain with you forever, John.

Kym Fuchs

November 18, 2008

Kathleen, My deepest sympathy goes from my heart to yours. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts. Love is a beautiful thing to cherish in our hearts forever.

BK

November 17, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to John's family. He will be greatly missed. I'm sure he's up there talking to Dale.

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