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JAMES A. DONOHOE III

FUNERAL HOME

Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

500 University Blvd. West

Silver Spring, Maryland

JAMES DONOHOE Obituary

JAMES A. DONOHOE III (Age 68)
On Monday, November 4, 2013 of Bethesda, MD. Chairman and CEO of The Donohoe Companies, Inc. Beloved husband of Mary Jo Donohoe; father of James A. "Jad" Donohoe IV and Maurian Dubinsky; grandfather of Maggie Donohoe, Jack and Caroline Dubinsky; brother of Virginia McHugh, Robert Donohoe, Patrick Donohoe and Rosemary Collopy. Relatives and friends may call at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Western Ave. at Quesada St. NW, Washington, D.C. on Thursday, November 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 8 at 2 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Shepherd Foundation, PO Box 50, Kensington, MD 20895.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 6, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES DONOHOE

30 Entries

Joe Widmayer

October 31, 2022

Mary Jo, it is difficult to realize that this many years have passed since Jim Left us. He was a wonderful man and the Donohoe Company and family were the best. I pray all in the family are well.

Phyllis Muscolino

November 28, 2013

Mary Jo, Bob and I just heard about Jim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be greatly missed. We have nothing but fond memories of Jim. Love, Bob and Phyllis Muscolino

Celeste Knippen ODea

November 13, 2013

Mary Jo, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your special friend and husband and we will keep him in our prayers. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Bill sr., Bill jr., and Elsie weistling

November 12, 2013

We extend our deepest sympathy to Mary Jo and all the Donohoe family. Bill sr. and I have fond memories of working with Jimmy early in his career. A good, pleasant, and caring man. For all he's done, we remember him with not grief, but gratitude.
Weistling Family

Mary Dowd Ralston

November 9, 2013

Dearest Mary Jo, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family now as always. I will keep Jim in mind as the memories and names of others we lost to cancer especially pancreatic (your brother and my cousins) as they climb Kilamanjaro and plant flags in their memory in January. They will rise up to meet him and the others as a candle stays lit for him.

Richard Tager

November 9, 2013

Mary Jo and family

While I have not had the pleasure of meeting you, I had the pleasure of knowing Jim for many years in a business context. He was a vital, enthusiastic and effective presence in the Washington, D.C. development community. He will be missed by this community. Knowing how much he will be missed by you, I offer my sincere condolence on your loss.

Dick Tager

Amy Ralston-Edde

November 9, 2013

Dearest Mary Jo,
You, Jad & Maurian have been in my constant thoughts, since I learned of Jim's passing on Wednesday!!! Jim's presence was felt and impacted immediately, by myself and I am sure all who came in contact with him! I got the most special email from Jim, in October about my Dad. I will treasure it and all of our conversations!

Yesterday, the day of the funeral I went to the cathedral of Coutances to light a candle for Jim, you, Jad & Maurian. When I was driving to the cathedral an amazing rainbow was in front of me. It was so special! I thought of you and Jim. I am sending you all loving and comforting thoughts.

The Dowd & Ralston Families are moved by Jim's passing, and offer our sincerest condolence.

Jimmy El-Khazen

November 8, 2013

We will always keep a very good memory of Jim's magnificent smile.
May God rest his soul.
Our most sincere condolences to all his loved ones.

November 8, 2013

Mary Jo, my sincere condolences to you and the Donohoe family. May Jimmy rest in peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Polly, Bill, Serena & Hallie Sherard

William L. Ray/Woodlawn Mech.

November 8, 2013

The Ray family and Woodlawn Mechanical was saddened to hear of the passing of James. We wish to express our deepest sympathy during this time of loss for your family." He truly was a great person and will be missed. His legacy will be remembered throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area.

Jack McGettigan

November 7, 2013

So sad to hear of Jimmy's passing. My memories are of a young man over 50 years ago a true friend to all. God bless the Donohoe family he was a great guy.

November 7, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathy to you Mary Jo and family. We will keep you and your family in our prayers
Joe, June Widmayer and family

Jim Davis

November 7, 2013

Jim was an esteemed leader and respected peer. His contributions to both our industry and community are testament to his integrity.
Our sympathy and prayers go to his family - our community has lost a great man.

- Jim Davis, Dennis Cotter, Bill Moyer and the DAVIS Construction family

John Shooshan

November 7, 2013

Jim will be missed by all of us but those of us who were blessed to have known him will be forever grateful for how he touched our lives.

The Childress Family SJC Class of 2015

November 7, 2013

St. John Baptiste de La Salle, pray for us. Live Jesus in our hearts, forever. Our heartfelt condolences to the Donohoe family.

Bill Hogan

November 7, 2013

Godspeed Jimmy.I recall fondly our time
at St.John's and American with Bill Walsh.

Campbell Minister

November 6, 2013

I am sending my love and prayers now and always. I will miss Mr. D so much. I know he is with God, smiling down on you all. The legacy he leaves is an amazing one.

Don Cather

November 6, 2013

Our entire family was deeply saddened at the loss of our good friend Jimmy Donohoe. His smile and sense of humor is gone and everyone is a little sadder because of it. We hope Jesus gives you comfort.

Mary Alice and Mike Raeder

November 6, 2013

Dear MJ, Jad and Michelle, and Mauri and Brad, Mike and I send you our deepest sympathy and love. Jimmy was a great guy. His kindness and generosity towards everyone is something we'll never forget. We'll remember him at the farm- tooling around in the ATV, setting up pumpkins on stakes at the shooting range, taking us for boat rides, and grilling steaks on the grill. All the while making sure everyone was having a great time. He taught us the true meaning of "life is good". He taught us how to fight a terrible disease. He taught us how to die. God bless you as you grieve his passing and God bless Jimmy Donohoe.

November 6, 2013

Our deepest sympathy, Mary Jo and family. Such a hard struggle for such a caring and generous man. Please know that all of the McLaughlin clan in Wisconsin is thinking of you and praying for you now and in the weeks ahead. All our love. John and Nancy Rock and Family

November 6, 2013

Please except my condolences. I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Lean on Him for support through prayer and reading his word the Bible daily.

Daryl Krivanec

November 6, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Donohoe family and the Donohoe Companies extended family.

Cee Cee Cummings

November 6, 2013

Rest in peace my dear friend

Susette Windsor

November 6, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the Donohoe Family. We are so very sorry for the loss of your loved one Jimmy; a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend. You are in our prayers.
With Love, The Windsor Family

Irv Smith

November 6, 2013

What a good man.
My wife Sandy and I were with him and Mary Jo only a few weeks ago on a SJC reunion boat ride with fellow '63 classmates.
Even though he was very sick, he was as friendly and entertaining as always.
His courage was truly inspiring.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Irv and Sandy Smith

Brian and Sarah Crawford

November 6, 2013

Jimmy was one of a kind and lived life to the fullest. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary Jo, Jad, Maurian and the entire extended Donohoe Family.

geoffrey edwards

November 6, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. We walked to school at BS most mornings. Our lives have crossed paths a few times
over the past 60 years and we always
smiled and enjoyed seeing each other.
My love and thoughts are with you Mary Jo and your family. I used to ride my motorcycle up to you home in NW and remember how gracious you were in showing me the interior. Be strong. Love geoff

Bruce Rieder

November 6, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Donohoe family and to the extended Donohoe Companies family. I had the distinct pleasure of working with Jim at Donohoe and know that his loss is felt by many. He was an absolute optimist and gentleman.

Wes & Maureen Twohig

November 6, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary Walsh Bruder

November 6, 2013

"Life Is Good", was Jimmy's favorite saying. My life is good and has been blessed for having Jim in it.
He and my brother were the best of friends from grade school and beyond. He was always my "other brother"!
God Bless you Jim for all the good you brought into our world and into the world of others. You were loved by many and you will missed by all.
God Bless the Donohoe Family and may they rest knowing that Jim's journey has just begun and that he and "Big Bill" are sitting back in their rocking chairs having a cold one.
Love you and miss.
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

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