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Mark Miller
January 1, 2023
Jim - you were one of my best friends in high school. Still missing you and Ricky dearly. Please watch over all of us.
Ruthie Teta
July 17, 2015
Donna I am so saddened on your loss I just got the news Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time...xo
July 4, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy to Donna's family and the McDonald family.
Jim was a wonderful guy who brought joy to everyone who was lucky enough to have known him. My locker was in the same row as Jimmy's at TCC. Every time he came into the locker room he was singing. It always brought a smile to my face. We had many great conversations about life, careers and sports. Jim loved to talk but was also a great listener and was full of empathy.
Jim will be sorely missed by all his friends and family. He was one of a kind.
Mike Manning, Troy NY
Marie Miller
July 3, 2015
So sorry to hear about Jim. My sympathies to Jim's family and friends. May he rest in peace. Marie Miele Miller, classmate of St.Paul the Apostle, Troy
Melinda Romeo Hogan
July 2, 2015
Donna i am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. I didnt know him for long but it was clear how much you loved each other. I pray you find comfort in your faith, friends and family during this difficult time. Love you, Melinda
July 2, 2015
To the McDonald Family,
Please accept my condolences on Jim's passing. Jim was a great guy and well respected by his friends. I will miss seeing him at a Saratoga Race Course, which he enjoyed very much. Donna you were Jim, and I know Jim enjoyed every moment with you.
My Best to all of you,
David M Molloy
Troy New York
July 2, 2015
Sending our thoughts and prayers to you Donna, your family, and the McDonald family.
Gene and Dana Coletti
patricia craver
July 2, 2015
God Bless you Jim
From Shep class of 1980
July 2, 2015
God Bless you Jim
From Shep class of 1980
July 2, 2015
God Bless You Jim
Shep class of 1980
Curt Demick
July 1, 2015
Our sincere condolences to all of Jimmy's family and friends. While we did not have the honor of knowing him, we felt like we did through hearing the wonderful stories of him. Donna, Paul, Amanda, and Kaylin, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hoping the beautiful memories will soon provide you peace and comfort.
Love Curt and Bryan.
July 1, 2015
Jimmy McDonald I will miss you so much! When I went to the club, I was always looking for you and Donna. You made me smile. You treated me with such respect. I will make sure your complicated bundle of joy is taken care of. You were always so up beat. I'm so sad that we all can't share in more memories. You will always be there in the heart and soul.....God bless you!
Your friend, Denise Cyr aka to you .....big shot!
Bill Dunham
July 1, 2015
I am very sorry and sadden to hear about Jimmy. My sincere condolences to the McDonald family. Jimmy and I were the best of friends growing up as kids on Humiston Ave, and continued to be friends despite heading our separate ways as we grew up. I heard about his illness from friends and family, and did have the pleasure of seeing him at TCC earlier this year. Though we had not seen each other in a few years, we picked up right where we left off the last time we were in touch. I'll never forget the times we spent together as kids. I have many fond memories; getting yelled at by our parents, camping out in our backyards, playing hockey, golf, football on the 14th tee of FPGC, or fighting over something stupid. Growing up in Troy, and being friends with Jimmy made my life just that much better. Thank you for being a life long friend, RIP Jimmy!
Chris & Larry Denue
July 1, 2015
So very saddened to hear of Jimmy's passing. Our condolences go out to the McDonald family....he was such a very entertaining and funny individual. Our prayers are with you.
July 1, 2015
To Donna and all of Jimmy's family, we were so very saddened to hear about Jimmy's passing. We are honored that we knew him and so respected his love and caring for Donna, Amanda, Paul and Kaylin and his special little ones, Laila and baby Paul who for them he was a very loving PaPa Jimmy. You are all in out thoughts and prayers and are here for all of you if you need anything. All of our love, The Erbe's
Marilyn Mooney
July 1, 2015
Donna, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Although there is no doubt that Jimmy will be missed, I am so glad that I met him....he always took time to chat with me, even though I am from the "wrong side of the river!" The polical conversations will not be the same. That being said, we will continue the conversations in his honor!
And there off !!! Donna & Jim at Saratoga for the races
Joe Donohue
July 1, 2015
Donna & Jimmy on their way out on the town
Joe Donohue
July 1, 2015
Jimmy & Donna - So in Love
Joe Donohue
July 1, 2015
Jimmy Mac with Donna Donohue (L) his Little Bundle of Joy & good friend JoAnne E
Joe Donohue
July 1, 2015
Tommy Gordon
July 1, 2015
My prayers go out to the McDonald family, sorry for your loss. Jimmy was good friend and good man, he will not be forgotten.
Kathy Dresch
July 1, 2015
Words can not express my sincere sympathy and love to Donna and her family. To all the McDonald family my prayers and condolences. I know how loved he is and always will be.
CW Kelleher
July 1, 2015
Donna please know you our in our thoughts and prayers. Jim will be remembered as one of the coolest, kindest, open minded people we have ever known. We were blessed to count him among our friends. I could never get out of that damn club without sitting down next to Jim and Donna for some great sincere talks!
Jennifer Connolly
July 1, 2015
On behalf of the Curthoys family, our condolences to the McDonald family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Jennifer Curthoys Connolly
Joe Donohue
July 1, 2015
Jim McDonald - You brought joy to everyone who was lucky to know you. A classy gent, expert sportsman & competitive athlete especially on the links. We loved your style Jim when you engaged in conversation & debate usually at the 19th hole on topics of all sorts with a gleam in your eyes, sharing a cold brew - you always had amusing tales to tell and a good word to say about all, You will be sorely missed my friend. God bless you Jimmy & your "little bundle of joy" & soul mate (my sister) Donna --- and also a prayer for all who have known you as we try to accept the void in our lives upon the news of your abrupt and premature passing. May we meet again on the other side. Sla'n go fo'ill (Gaelic for "Farewell for now")
July 1, 2015
Donna, you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. May God hold Jimmy close to his heart. Karen
Dave Burke
July 1, 2015
The McDonald family is in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear this. Jimmy was such a good man.
Kurt Bourgault
July 1, 2015
Words can't describe the sorrow I felt upon hearing of Jimmy's passing. I hope you all find strength and comfort in remembering him in the way in which he lived his life. He was a wonderful, proud, jovial man. He was truly one of a kind and will surely be missed.
July 1, 2015
My condolences to the entire Mcdonald family on the passing of Jim. Having played hockey with Jim for three years at Marist College we got to know each other very well over the years. He was an excellent hockey player and a great friend. I saw him a few years ago at Saratoga and nearly fell over in shock as the preppy country club boy who always wore his polo collar up or 2 shirts on was riding a Harley Davidson and a leather jacket,but thats just they way Jim was...he marched to his beat of his own drum....Be good # 10 Thanks for some great times and memories.
Rob Trabulsi Marist College 85
July 1, 2015
Donna...Know we are very sorry for the loss of your special man Jim,aka"Country Club Boy"...We love Ya, Terry & Robert
Matt McKeown
July 1, 2015
So sad to hear of jimmys passing, he was a great guy. If you need anything don't be afraid to ask.
Don Miller
July 1, 2015
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Jimmy. For those lucky enough to have met Jimmy know he had a special gift to make you laugh with his incredible wit and humor. He will be dearly missed.
Jane (Gallo) Lang
July 1, 2015
For thirty years I have been honored to have had Jimmy as a colleage and friend. I'll never forget that smile on his face when we would be in meetings and he would tell us all about his, "complicated bundle of joy"! He turned my life around when he introduced me to John. and to you, Donna. Jimmy was such a kind, honest man. I will never forget the times we worked together throughout our careers, but most importantly I will never forget the warmth of his friendship.
Love,
Jane
Clare Mertz
July 1, 2015
Donna - Please know Dan and I are always here for you. Holding you all close in thought.
John Foley
July 1, 2015
My condolences to the McDonald family . He will be missed by all who knew him. He was a great guy and lots of fun to be around. I am very sorry Donna.
Ann Marie &David Moran
July 1, 2015
We are so very sorry and saddened for the entire family. Jimmy was a kind funny and thoughtful person and will be missed by so many. We were lucky to have known him.
Joe Donohue
July 1, 2015
Jim McDonald - You brought joy to everyone who was lucky to know you. A classy gentleman, expert sportsman & athlete who loved to engage in conversation on topics of all sorts with a gleam in your eyes, sharing a cold beer with a good word to say about all, You will be sorely missed my friend.
"May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand"
Bob Weaver
July 1, 2015
Donna, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mac. As you no I love all those days at the YMCA when we would discusse the news of the world and events of Troy. Please now my prayers are with you and the entire family.
July 1, 2015
The. Brothers at LaSalle offer our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of James.
Brother Peter-Director
June 30, 2015
So sorry to hear of Jimmys' passing,our sympathy to the family.
Bill & Rita Maloney, Myrtle Beach SC.
Don Alund
June 30, 2015
I can not say how sorry I am . Please know I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
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