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Albert O'Donnell Obituary
WORCESTER - Albert B. O'Donnell of Worcester died Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at home amid familiar surroundings and with loving family members at his side. He was two weeks shy of his ninety-first birthday.
Al was born in Worcester, son of Albert B., Sr. and Mary (Quinn) O'Donnell, and was raised in Shrewsbury.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Geraldine (Kelleher) O'Donnell; his four children, Andrew B. O'Donnell and his wife Nan, Anne G. O'Donnell, Dermot M. O'Donnell, all of Worcester, and Maryclare O. Himmel and her husband John, of Quincy. He also leaves his five grandchildren, Andrew B. O'Donnell, Jr. and his wife Hannah, of Worcester, Matthew M. O'Donnell and his wife Karly, of Melrose, Patrick T. O'Donnell of Manhattan, Peter J. O'Donnell of South Boston, Julia M. Himmel of Brighton, and his great-grandson, Thatcher E. O'Donnell. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Al's seven siblings all died before him: John, Charles, Richard and William O'Donnell, Mary Hay, Claire Gardner and Helen Trank.
Al was a graduate of Major Howard Beale High School in Shrewsbury and received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Clark University. He was a Certified Public Accountant and a long-time partner in the former Tupper, Moore and Company. He then headed his own firm until his retirement.
After the end of World War II, Al served in the Army of Occupation of Japan. He was stationed at General Headquarters in Tokyo as the Desk Sergeant for General Douglas McArthur.
Al was a former parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Worcester and of Christ the King Church in Mashpee. At Rosary, he headed up the Bishop's Fund from its inception.
He was a Past President of the First Friday Club and was involved in various capacities with Friends of The Worcester Public Library.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, October 1, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. at St. John's Church, 40 Temple St., Worcester. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Worcester. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Food for the Poor Program, 44 Temple St., Worcester, MA 01604.
The Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, is directing arrangements.
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September 30, 2019
Andy -
So sorry to read of your Dad's passing. You, Nan and the kids are so blessed to have had him in your lives for such a span; treasure that, as I'm sure you do. May he rest in peace.
Kevin & Ann Shea
East Harwich, MA
Deirdre Cahoon
September 30, 2019
Dear Geraldine, Andrew, Anne, Maryclare, and Derm,
Please accept our sincerest sympathy as you remember the life of such a great man! A wonderful Dad, and a very kind and lively soul! Will always treasure my memories of him while growing up in Popponesset.
Penny Johnson
September 30, 2019
My condolences to the O'Donnell family. Al was such a good "friend" of the Worcester Public Library in so many ways. He lit up the room when he came to Friends' Board meetings. He was always smiling. (And I loved the Cooper's eggnog he brought me every December!)
Judy Campbell
September 30, 2019
Sending love and prayers to you all in your time of sorrow.
Cathryn Jerome Mezynski
September 30, 2019
Mrs. O'Donnell, Andrew, Ann, Maryclare and Dermot, my deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. I have many fond memories from my childhood with your family. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa
September 30, 2019
Dear Maryclare and family,I was so sorry to hear of dads passing.You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.I hope you can find love,peace and comfort in your memories.
Hon. Dennis Brennan
September 30, 2019
Hon. Dennis Brennan extends his condolences to the family in this time of loss. Rest in peace my friend.
Nancy Arvanigian Brown
September 29, 2019
Dear Maryclare and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved father.
Thinking of you and sending you my love.
ARV
Dennis Jerome
September 29, 2019
The Jerome family sends Mrs. O'Donnell,Dermot and the rest of the O'Donnell our condolences for their loss. He was a good man and a gentle giant.
Dennis Jerome and family
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