John "Jack" Donohue
- Jan 9, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 9, 2023
1932 - 2023
OBITUARY
John “Jack” Donohue
6/19/32 – 1/8/23
Jack was born in Loughill, Balla, County Mayo, Ireland
Jack Donohue, 90, of Oakland Gardens passed away peacefully on January 8, 2023. He is predeceased by his parents, Anne (Conlon) and John Donohue. His sisters, Mary Ellen and Bridie Donohue and Nancy Cunneen and his brothers, Paddy and Tom Donohue. He is also predeceased by loved brothers and sisters in law and nieces and nephews. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Nellie of 67 years and his sisters and brothers, Margaret, Kathleen, David, Celia, Mary, Stephen (Eirlys), and Evelyn (Fred). Jack will be sorely missed by his 10 children, Patrick (Noreen), Tommy (Peg), Danny, Chris (Marytheresa), Anne (Dick), Sean, Mary Ellen (David), Peter (Esteban), Gerald (Norma), and Deirdre (Pete). Jack is adored by his grandchildren, Sean, Brian, John, Ellen, Kevin, Matthew, Patrick, Jack, Brendan, Deirdre, Teresa, Megan, Katelyn, Bernadette, Katherine, Ashlee, Bridget, Jocelyn, Nolan, and Kaylan, along with 14 great-grandchildren.
He grew up in a loving family with his parents, John and Anne, and his 11 brothers and sisters. He left his home and Ireland and moved to
England in 1949, where he met his wife, Nellie. They married in 1955. They then immigrated to America in 1959, with their three children. He
became a proud member of the FDNY in 1964. He served the City of New York for 25 years, until retiring in 1989.
Family and friends were very important to Jack. He loved is card games at the Irish-American Center, and his many friends in Anna Maria Island, Florida. He always enjoyed get togethers with his children, their spouses, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His brothers and sisters were always an important part of his life.
Jack will be deeply missed, but he will never be forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
VISITATION
Wednesday, January 11
2:00 - 4:30 PM & 7:00 - 9:00 PM
New Hyde Park Funeral Home,
506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY
FUNERAL MASS
Thursday, January 12
9:30 AM
Holy Spirit R.C. Church
500 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY
INTERMENT
Pinelawn Memorial Park
2030 Wellwood Avenue, Farmingdale, NY
Dear Donohue Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Jack. He was one of my fathers best friends going all the way back to growing up together and then working in England together. Dad always looked forward to his talks with Jack and catching up on the phone. I'm sure the two of them and Tom Moran have not stopped talking since Jack arrived. I know the Tom's were there to greet him. Sending you much love and prayers during this difficult time.
Sheila McNicholas McGreevy (Chicago)
What a wonderful man! He was always so pleasant to everyone he met. Prayers for him and his family.
Jo Gormley
I am very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Mum and Dad always loved catching up with Jack on his visits home, there was lots of laughs and stories told of the happy times they shared. Sending my condolences to Jack's wife Nellie and family and to all the extended Donohue family at this sad time. Thinking of you all, May he rest in peace. Josephine McNicholas, Ara, Balla
Sending our deepest sympathies to Nellie and the whole Donohue family from the Moran family in Chicago. Jack was a dear friend of my father, Tom, who we lost in 2021. Jack was one of the very few people my Dad spoke to on the phone, catching up each other's lives and what was going on in Balla. During a trip to New York in 1990, I remember Jack picking me up in Manhattan and bringing me back to New Hyde Park for a visit. I asked him if he minded driving in Manhattan and he regaled me with stories from when he worked as a chaffeur in NY. He was such a kind, lovely person. We send you our…
To Nellie and all the Donohue family, I offer my deepest sympathies on Jack's death. Jack was truly a lovely man. He always had a ready smile and a kind word. Jack will be fondly remembered in his native Mayo. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.