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John Donahue Obituary
John G. Donahue, of Pittston, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2010, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Pittston, on May 20, 1924, he was a son of the late Aloysius and Jean Donahue. He was a graduate of St. John's High School, and was employed by Johnson & Johnson for 45 years, retiring to Pittston in 1989. He served in World War II with the 4th Marine Division in the Pacific Theater, receiving the Silver Star and Bronze Star Medals for gallantry in action on Saipan and Iwo Jima. He was a member of the VFW of South Plainfield, N.J., and a life member of Duryea VFW Post 1227. Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jane Hadley Donahue; and two brothers, Paul and Oscar Donahue. He is survived by sons, John and wife, Victoria, South Plainfield, N.J.; Edward and wife, Cindy, Cliffwood Beach, N.J., and Steven and wife, Laura, Tobyhanna; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday from the Kizis-Lokuta Funeral Home, 134 Church St., Pittston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, Hughestown. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
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Memories and Condolences
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monica yenchak
September 12, 2010
I can't believe you passed away,Mr Donahue. I was your nurse from VAMC HBPC,and it was a pleasure and honor to know you. i loved your stories,thanks for serving our country,God Bless you and my sincere sympathy to your family.
Jim Kearney
September 9, 2010
"Dinger". That was the best nickname ever, and how we knew you by. Together, our families were part of the exodus to NJ in the 50's to seek work. My dad w/ the railroad, Dinger w/ J&J. Both families settled in S. Plainfield and we spent a lot of time together.
Dinger was my favorite of all my dad's friends over the years. My brother Bill said the same thing when I told him of his passing.
It brings back one of my most vivid memories. Dinger was driving a bunch of us kids in his car to Jamesburg Lake for a day of swimming/picnicking and I was in the passenger seat next to him. I was about 14 at the time. It was really the only time we had a conversation of any length between us - me being "a kid". It was interrupted by a sudden announcement on the car radio - "Marilyn Monroe is dead".
We'll never forget you.
September 8, 2010
Ed, Steven, Jackie, and your families... Celebrate the great years you've had with your dad! I think he's looking down(probably with a drink in his hand,) cheer-sing, saying how very proud he is of you all!
Love, Sandy :-)
John O'Mara
September 8, 2010
You gave a piece of yourself that never returned from the jungles of the Pacific for freedoms cause. Jack, I may not be where I am today if you didn't give me a start at J&J. You helped nurture my love for the outdoors at a young age. You were truly "one of a kind" DINGERS MARINES FOREVER!!
September 8, 2010
What can I say? Jack, I wouldn't be where I am today without you giving me my start at J&J. You helped introduce me to the great outdoors,a passion I carry to this day. You are a true "character".DINGERS MARINES FOREVER!!
John O'Mara & Family
Steven and Laura
September 7, 2010
Dad - can't believe you are gone. We miss your stories already - it's just too quiet. Rest in peace and we love you
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