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Patrick Donahue Obituary
Patrick Donahue (Dec. 9, 1949 to Aug. 6, 2017), affectionately known to family and friends as Pat, Duke, Patsy, Donnybrook, Governor and the Big Bunny, just to name a few, died at home with family and friends after a valiant and dignified battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). He was just 67 years old.
A bon vivant with a generous and caring nature, Pat was born as an identical twin to Grace and the late Raymond Donahue in Pittston. Pat graduated from East Stroudsburg University and, as a natural entrepreneur, he opened a gourmet cheese shop before pursuing a career in sales.
Pat traveled the world and spent an extensive amount of time in Asia and Australia for business. In 1999, he started his own company, Innovative Catalyst Group. Pat cultivated incredible friendships and lived a full and rich life, albeit too short. The outpouring of love and support he received from friends and family during his life and especially during his illness was remarkable.
He is survived by his beloved partner and wife of 21 years, Stacey; his loving mother, Grace; his "other half," twin brother, Michael (Barbara); his big sister, Sharon (partner Frank); his nephew and godson, Mike and his special "girl," Annie D.
Now in heaven having a scotch with his father Ray and his brothers, Jay and Philip, he will be dearly missed by all who loved him and remembered for his love of a good party.
A visitation will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at Halsted N. Gray – Carew & English Funeral Home, 1123 Sutter St., San Francisco, Calif., followed by a funeral Mass at 2 p.m. at St. Dominic's Catholic Church, 2390 Bush St., San Francisco, Calif.; interment in Pittston.
In lieu of flowers, send donations in Pat's memory to CurePSP, 30 E. Padonia Road, Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093; www.psp.org.
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Nick Perrella
February 16, 2026
Always a good time and good memories. Nick Perrella
Bob Clapps
September 17, 2022
Lost touch with Patrick, last time we spoke is when Nick
, mutual friend passed. I just found out about Patrick, very saddened by the news. We were close. friends growing up. Patrick was a good person & proud to have been his friend. Bob Clapps.
Bill, Pat and Pam 1997
Bill Young
October 5, 2019
Pat always encouraged me in Football
Jack Bravyak
September 4, 2017
Sharon and Grace sorry for your loss, Patrick was a great guy and neighbor hood friend he actually helped me in football back in the early days when he played center for Wyoming Area. He had a great personality taking after his father "Buddy" God Bless
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Christina Sharik
September 1, 2017
My parents were good friends of the Donohues and all of us kids played together often. I remember Pat and Mike as little boys, always with a smile and usually "up to something". My brothers, sister and I send our condolences to Pat's family. Having lost our brother, Bob, in November 2015, we understand the pain losing a sibling brings. Dance with the Angels, Patrick! Love, Christy, Dane, Paul and Becky (Phillips)
John and Carolyn Forbes
August 23, 2017
Patrick was a rare man of smart, 'in the moment,' good natured humor, and raucous enjoyment shared with everyone when he felt the occasion needed it. To live life to the fullest without apology, to stand by friends and family at the drop of a hat...and to be willing to go anywhere, at any moment, because his world view required him to... is a special gift of such rare character.
Thank you Patrick for your many gifts of joy, and enthusiastic, determined human spirit. Stacey helped him complete these gifts. God blessed you with her in this life. May he now give her comfort and wonderful memories ...and you a full eternal life of peace, and happiness in his heavenly kingdom as you wait for her to join you in the next life. John & Carolyn Forbes
Joe McGarry
August 18, 2017
Shocked an sad to hear this news. Rest in peace, Patrick
Ann Saxton
August 17, 2017
Please accept my sincere condolences. I am so sorry to hear of Patrick's passing. He was a funny, smart and handsome fellow. He will be missed by many. Rest in Peace Patrick.
August 16, 2017
To the Donahu family especially our friend and neighbor Sharon our sincere sympathy in the loss of your brother Pat may the Lords peace and comfort be with you all
Rich and Sue Hines (Kingston, Pa)
Michael Weber
August 16, 2017
RIP Beta Psi Brother Pat! Say Hi to Margie for us buddy!
August 15, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family may you find
comfort in the God of all comfort during this difficult time.
Judy Menn/Lauer
August 15, 2017
My deepest sympathy on Patrick's passing. I have such fond memories of all the fun times at our gatherings. He was a great guy.
August 13, 2017
I will never forget the kindness of Pat and Stacey that Christmas when my son was in the hospital and they invited me to their home for a wonderful dinner
Judy Williams
Jim Judy Williams
August 12, 2017
So sorry for you loss. Pat was a real gentleman! Jim and Judy Williams
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