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Peter Donohue Obituary

DONOHUE PETER JOSEPH DONOHUE of Centreville, VA died Sunday, January 24, 2010. Beloved father of Richard Donohue (Patricia), Susan Nystrom (Loren), Diane Richardson (Rick), Janice Spillan (Kevin), Joanne Freeman (Wayne) and Walter Donohue (Kerry); Pop Pop of 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brother of Kathleen Barrett, Thomas and George Donohue and Mary Jones. Also survived by son-in-law, Donald Daniel and many other family and friends. Friends may call at MURPHY FALLS CHURCH FUNERAL HOME, 1102 W. Broad Street (Rt. 7) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 28. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Philip Catholic Church, 7500 St. Philip''s Court, Falls Church, VA 22042 on Friday, January 29, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Columbia Garden Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tribute Program, St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 27, 2010.

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Colin Donohue

February 8, 2010

PopPop I love You and going to miss you deeply. You now are in a better place with our Lord and Saviour. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Colin Donohue

February 8, 2010

Pop Pop I love you and going to miss you deeply you are in a better place with our Lord And Saviour. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sean Donohue

January 27, 2010

May the light of Kilwarlin Lighthouse guide you on your journey & an Irish drink waiting when we meet again.
Love you Pop-Pop

Janice Donohue Spillan

January 27, 2010

Today's the day, Dad; no coffee.
I love you. We all love you.

Janice, Kevin and Pete

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