BORN

1926

DIED

2013

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Serenity Funeral Home & Serenity Gardens Memorial Park

13401 Indian Rocks Road

Largo, Florida

James Donohue Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 8, 2013.

James F. Donohue, 86, of largo, FL, died November 7, 2013.Jim was born in Brooklyn, NY to James and Jane (Coughlin) Donohue on December 2, 1926. He came to Largo in 1988 from S. Brunswick, NJ. Before retirement, Jim was an accountant with AT&T in New York. He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church, Largo; a US Navy veteran serving in WW II;the Elks lodge and Knights of Columbus in NY; the ARC (Association Respecting Capabilities) and Special Education Association. Jim is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marcella "Marcy"; son, James L. Donohue, Seattle, WA; daughters, Debra C. Donohue, Largo and Elizabeth J. (Charles) Kleber, Monmouth Junction, NJ; grandchildren, Riley Kleber and Nicholas Kleber and cousins, Mary Messner, Mohnton, PA and Anna Connors, San Jose, CA.

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December 8, 2014

Marcy Donohue

I miss you so much. The lonliness continues and seems to increase as days go by. You will always be a part of my life. Deb and I will always love you.
Marcy

December 8, 2014

I Miss you so much. Life is not the same without you. Love Marcy

December 8, 2014

Dan Hummer

Still missing you, Jim! It's now more than a year . . . shows the significance of friendship, and the power of memory. Special memories of our times of simple friendship and neighborly interaction. Just wanted to express again my thoughts and appreciation to you and to your family ??

September 6, 2014

Dear Dad,
Us three really miss you very much.
Love,
Debbie

November 18, 2013

Dan & Linda Hummer

Jim, I really do miss you, as I sought to convey at the funeral service. And Linda and I love your family .... praying for the peace of Christ for each of them ... Marcy, Jimmy, Betty, Charlie, Riley, Nick, and Debbie .... during this important time of adjustment.

November 13, 2013

Elizabeth Kleber

We love and miss you Dad. Betty, Charlie, Riley and Nick

November 11, 2013

Christine Fiore-Dahlman

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

November 10, 2013

James Donohue

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. God bless all of you for the special care you gave Jim. Thankyou Marci and Jim for opening your hearts and your home to me. I treasure the times with my jeapordy champion--he is greatly missed. Love and friendship always, Nancy Saxton

November 10, 2013

alexa meredith

Blessings to the family from extended transitions students and staff of Pinellas County Schools. Thanks to James for the years of friendship.

November 10, 2013

alexa meredith

Blessings to the family from extended transitions students and staff of Pinellas County Schools. Thanks to James for the years of friendship.

November 10, 2013

Deb Perian

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

November 10, 2013

Kathy Cress

My love and prayers to Marcy and all the family. I remember all the good times we had with your family in your home and at the Hummers' Bible study. Love always,

November 10, 2013

James Donohue

Love to you and your family ---Jim was a wonderful father and husband, I can only imagine how much he'll be missed. Family and friends are here for you. Love, Nancy Poore'

November 10, 2013

Pat & Des McGuire

I am holding you all in my heart and prayers in this sad time and will continue to do so in the times ahead. I just love Jim and I'm so grateful that our live paths crossed.

November 10, 2013

Kelli Caputo

Love, prayers and condolences from our family to yours during this difficult time. Kelli and Lou Caputo

November 10, 2013

Jim will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you. Just know that the Lord is with you every step of the way.
Pat & Jim St Matthews

November 10, 2013

Julie MALECOT

My thoughts are with your family at this time of sorrow. I will miss seeing Jim in the early morning while I'm out walking the pups. Jim always took the time to speak to us. I'm here if you need someone to talk to.
Love,
Julie Malecot

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