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Brian O'DONNELL Obituary

Passed away on December 11, 2013 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born to John and Clair O'Donnell on July 16, 1950 in St. Paul, MN. Brian graduated from Cretin High School. He was a territory manager for MacGregor Golf for 20 years and owner of Prodonnell for 20 years. He was a member of St. Catherine's Church in Orange Park, FL, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks. Brian was an avid golfer and Florida Gators fan. He also enjoyed traveling and spending quality time with family. Brian was preceded in death by his loving wife, Roberta B. O'Donnell, and his father. He is survived by his children, Richelle Straith, Wendy Fisher, Patrick O'Donnell and Megan Kalinosky; grandchildren, Keltie and Lachlyn Straith, Gavin and Logan Kalinosky, and Peyton Lynn and Aiden O'Donnell. He is also survived by his loving mother, Clair O'Donnell; his brother, Thomas O'Donnell, and a host of other family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Aaron and Burney Bivens Funeral Home, 529 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073, (904) 264-1233. In lieu of flowers, donations in Brian's honor to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257, will be appreciated.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Dec. 31, 2013.

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Kathy Ouska

January 1, 2014

Remembering the good times playing with my Jefferson Avenue neighbor - My condolences to all his family.

Monica Tindall

January 1, 2014

Now he and Bobbie can continue their golf game they so enjoyed together!

Kevin Pates

January 1, 2014

Remembering my Nativity grade school classmate today.

December 31, 2013

So sorry to see that my old friend has passed away, way too early. We were very good friends throughout high school at at the U of M. I have many great memories and stories. I last saw him skating at Como Lake in the 80's. My condolences to his entire family.
Brian O'Rourke

December 31, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of Brians death. My condolences are with you Clair and Tom
Sally Staggert

Shar Cason

December 31, 2013

Leave it to Claude, he'll be designing golf courses to forever challenge your dad. My condolences to all of you.

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