Brian Donovan Obituary

I am sure Brian and Mom Pat are happy to be with each other in Heaven. We miss them both,

Never forget!!! He was The most genuine guy ever. Missed & never forgotten! Xo. Jim & Barb White

NOPE. ITS STILL THERE. .,JJUSTB LIKE YESTERDAY.
THE PAIN IS STILL THERE..
EVERY DAY...
LOVE AND MISS YOU.........MOM

Dear Patsy, Your beloved guardian angel Brian is watching over you so proudly as he waits to be with you again. Sending prayers your way that your operation went well and you will make a speedy recovery. Your such a strong trooper and inspiring to all!
Look up...JESUS shines on you and your family with love, light, and peace :-)

Patricia

Dear Brian,
I'm in the hospital and thinking how nervous you would be. I can see you pacing. I miss you !!
Love you more. Mom

Saturday was the Carney picnic and again you were missed.
No matter what I am doing or going , it seems like someone always mentions you.
What a great person you were ! I did a great job raising you, but it was easy as you were always so good and caring.
Love you forever, mom

Dear Brian,
As you know, you now have a grand daughter, named Avery.
Little Brian is getting so big !! I still have a hard time calling him Brian ; it's usually big guy .
It's been a long time, but this is really hard. Oh God, how I still miss you.
I feel sorry for Kevin. You two were so close , he's the one who decorates your grave.
You are so loved, by us. Mom

Thinking about you Brian D.!
Will try to find out where you are at your eternal rest, so I can visit you soon. Happy Heavenly New Year 2017!

Visited you today. Hate seeing your name on that headstone.
Been having trouble getting on this page. You're grandson is getting so big. You should be here ! I'm so sorry.. I love and miss you so very much ....mom

Had a pizza party the other night at you're home.
Kim is moving, so it was the last hoorah !
So much has changed since you left us.
My life will never be the same without you.
Love you Mom

Dear Brian,
It's been long since I last sent you a message.
As you know, you have a grandson, named after you.
Brian is cherished and loved by us all.
How I wish you were around to toss him about and give him hugs.
You're famous hugs !!!' I miss them too.
I love and miss you so very much.
Till we meet, mom

Dear Bird,
its been a while, I didn't even know it was a thing. I've grown up a lot since the last time we've seen each other. You probably wouldn't even recognize me, I'm almost 17 years old. I just wanted to let you know that you are still missed and have been my role model.
your nephew,
T-Bone(Brian)

Brian, I miss you and love you so very much. A day doesn't go by without thinking of you. Pretty soon your big day will be here. You'll be wearing an Irish Fedora again. I enjoy your grand-son. You should be here with him, not me. Till we meet, mom

Your grandson was born yesterday. It is so bittersweet to not have you here with him. He is so loved by all, he's beautiful. The new golden boy in the family , it's been so long,since I last talked to you. It is still so hard not having you here. Miss you and love you. Mom

Brian,
Went to put Easter decorations today, but the ground was not good. Later this week I will. I miss you and going to the cemetary just does'nt feel right. You should be standing tall with the family. Oh
God. how I miss you. mom

Brian, St. Pats day I was able to put an Irish Derby on your grave. Thankfully the snow was gone and I was able to get to you; first time in a couple of weeks. Is know how much you loved that day; and your last one you did not celebrate and you spent your time with Beds. It was so like you. I was always so proud of you.I still am and miss you so much it hurts. Till we meet, mom

Brian, Today is New Year, 2014. The holidays are finally over. Started to visit you today, but the weather was so bad, I couldn't make it .Another year starting without you.I hate it!
talked to your kids last night. They are so good, it's sad that they don't have you. They and I love and miss you so very much. mom

Brian, thankfully Christmas is over. the kids all had a good time, but the thought of you hung over me like the black cloud I always feel I'm under. I still cannot let you go; you are with me every minute of every day. God, I miss you and love you so very much.mom

Brian my old pal just so you know you are thought of often.
Especially this time of year when football & basketball seasons blend. These are some of the special times I remember being with you at Nativity and De La Salle. You are forever a voice of great reason in my eye. I'm so sorry you are not with us now and I know you provided a wealth of love and adoration for your family and friends as well as colleagues alike. I wish them all comfort in the knowledge that you are at peace and with our Lord. God Bless you and your Loved ones at this time of year and always my friend.

/wendesday was the 3rd anniversary of your passing. There was a crowd of us at your special mass. We all miss you so much. Oh Brian, I love and miss you so much.I found some of your messages they you made for xmas eve, over the years.. I am so hoping I can read them of everyone this year. It will be so hard, but then again, so is life without you. I love you, mom

On my mind today, miss you

Dear Brian,
Yesterday was Thanksgiving and I visited you and then had to face the rest of the holiday without you. Oh so hard. I miss and love you so very much. Until we are once again united, life is hard. mom

Dear Brian,
Yesterday was Thanksgiving and I visited you; then had for face another holiday without you. Oh so hard. I love you and miss you. mom

Dear Brian, yesterday was Thanksgiving. I visited you and then had a horrible day without you. Will this hurt ever end. I just miss you so much. And love you even more. mom

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yesterday was Thansgiving. Visited you and then hated the day. Holidays without you are still awful. Oh how I wish we could be together, I love you, my son. mom

My Dear Brian,
When I checked this guest book, I find so many of my notes to you were not published. I don't know what i did wrong, other than I was probably so upset at the times I was printing them, I obviously did something wrong.
Same old mom, the one that loves you so much that at time she just can't think straight. Phil Levato, Steve Gustafon, and Rocco have been knid enought to let me know that they still think of you. You left such an impressing on so many people; You loved and were loved in return. I was and am always so proud of you. I am so glad God thought to give you to me.
You made my life so happy; you and your siblings.If only you were still here with us. Oh God !!!!! mom

Dear Brian, I visited you today and found that Tom left a pumpkin for you and Tommy. The holidays will so be here, and I hate the thought of them without you. They just aren't the same without you. I had a mass said for you on St. Gerard's feast day. I was there and it was lonely and actually horribly hard. I still just miss and love you so much. I know you would not want me to grieve as I do and enjoy myself, but it's impossible. You are just with me at all time, and I'm glad for that, but until we are together, ............mom

Brian, I just keep missing so much. Will the hurt ever go away? I don't think so. Just love and miss you so much
Mom

Dear Brian,
Sometimes I think this is a bad dream and when I wake, you will be there. If only. I just love and miss you so much, my son........Mom

Many of us were undoubtedly thinking a lot about Brian during The Masters. He loved that tournament, in addition to just loving golf in general. I'll be thinking of BD when I play @ George Dunne today. Hope he helps me play better!

Dear Brian,
You are always with me. It still hurts so
much; sometimes I feel like it's a bad dream, and when I wake up you will be here with me. If only. I love you, mom

Brian. it's hard to believe that Tommy is
with you now. It's so hard on the family.
Brian, you are so special, and so hard to accept that you are gone, even after
2 years You are my first thought in the morning and the last at night. I just can't accept that you are gone. I love you, mom

Brian, it's hard to believe that Tommy is now with you. Another great loss to the family.
But you , another can never take your place. My first thought in the morning and then the last at night. I will always miss and love you. mom

Brian, I'm so glad the holidays are over.
Without you, they were so hard to get through. The hurt just never ends. I love and miss you so very much. mom

Thankfully the holidays are over. they are so hard to get thru them without you.
Brian,I can't get over losing you. I miss you so much it actually hurts. You are always with me. I love you. mom

thankfully Christmas IS Over.and now it's just getting through New Year Eve. The holidays are just not the same without you. and they never will be. You are always in spirit with us.And never forgotten.We love and miss you. mom

Thankfully Christmas is over, now it's New Years eve to get through.
The holidays will never be the same without out you Brian. But you are always there in spirit with us. We love and miss you. mom

BRIAN, IT WAS 2 YEARS YESTERDAY THAT GOD TOOK YOU,BUT YOU ARE WITH ME EVERY MOMENT .
IT SOMETIMES HURTS TO JUST BREATHE, THE HURT JUST WRAPS AROUND ME. I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. MOM

Brian your spirit lives on and I think of you often..I miss your exact and to the point ways. The times I spent with you were not enough, but also enough to cover a lifetime of knowledge. You always were a great voice of reason and were able to see things crystal clear. You are a treasure that will never be forgotten and missed by all who love you. Bless us all with your spirit ole friend....Rocco

you will always be listed so that anybody can
visit with you whenever they feel the need. I love and miss you. It hurts so much . mom

I think of Brian every day, and selfishly wish he was here now to help me through my own difficult time. What a great, great friend. One of a kind.

It's almost 2 years since I lost you and time has not lessened the deep loss.I miss and love you so much. Till we meet again. My dear son, mom

Dear Patsy, Tom, and to all of Brian's family...
Our deepest sympathy during this hard time. May God give you peace as he is in heaven and you will see him again soon.
Thomas P. Carney and Family

To All the Loved Ones of Brian;

Please know and I am sure you all do that he was truly inspirational, a very special and wonderful individual. Brian was like the sunshine, always so bright and he made you feel happy & cheerful. Always with a joyful smile on his face, he truly was a leader and a great example for people of all walks of life. I forever shall remember him and will never forget his caring and kind ways. He had the gentlest of souls and the heart of a Saint. He always made time for everyone. I believe he lived a life of plenty, one where he was happy on every level of life. He just knew how to relate to anyone. He had a love of life much larger than anything else. Brian was such a thoughful man and simply the coolest guy around, one guy who will live on forever in great memories, family stories and pictures; and in all of our hearts and souls. I shall never forget my friend Brian. Please let his legacy grow and long may you remember the Love and kindness he has shared with each and every one of you. May God be with you and provide you with peace and comfort in this most difficult of times and forever in the most glorious rememberence of Brian.
Love Always The Castallante's

We are so sorry for your loss. May the following quote from St. Francis of Assisi, be of some comfort to you..."It is in dying that we are born to eternal life."

Dear Kim, Sonia told me that Conor's Dad had died as we were flying from Ohare. I am so sorry and sad for you! Please know that you are in my prayers. Give my condolences to Riley and Conor and your whole family.

Dear Kim,

I was so sorry to hear of Brian's sudden passing. I just heard about it through Aunt Sis. I wish I could have been at the wake and funeral, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I am saddened by the news of Brian's passing. It was evident at the Carney Clan picnics that he was a great family man, had a warm personality, and was not so bad at playing horseshoes either. My prayers are with the family.

Dear Tom Donovan, You were a good friend of my late grandfather Barney O'Brien and my late father, Judge Harry Comerford. You had a wonderful and dynamic son. I know some people who knew him and they said he was an awesome individual. God bless his eternal soul and God bless you and your family.

Dear Donovan Family,

I have faith God took Brian to the better world - Home with Him. You miss him now since he was such a good, strong Christian example to all individuals and families who were blessed to have come in touch with him.
We move on now and ask God that we too be examples of Christ to others (especially to the youth) as was Brian. Brian was a class act from God.

Donovan Family-
I'm so sorry for your terrible loss. Brian was such nice guy and you are in my prayers. I'm sure "3 Point Bri" is putting together a game as we speak. God Bless,

My Thoughts and Prayers go out to Brian's Family and Loved ones, Its clear Brian has made an impact on everyones life he came in contact with.

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Our thoughts and prayers to all. Carole and Bro Jonites

The memory of Brian's warmth and giving ways will always be in our hearts. Our thoughts, prayers and tears are with the Donovan and White families. With heartfelt condolences.

We are so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. He was so accomodating to us at the Carney Clan picnics - he was such a warm and friendly man that he will certainly be missed. We will keep him in our thoughts and prayers.

Kim we are so sorry when he heard about Brian. We are out of town but our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Please accept our deepest condolences. Jackie and Pat Huels

My prayers and thoughts to the family. May God bless....

Kevin,
I'm very sorry to hear about the death of your brother. I would have liked to see you at the wake but I just found out last night from Jack G. I will keep him in my prayers. My condolences to you and your family.

Larry Pilliod

To the family of Brian, I knew Brian when he went to high school and college with my oldest brother Joe Miller. He recently tried to help me rectify a problem he took the time out of his schedule to try and help me out I am trully grateful to him for that he was and is a good man and a good friend to my brother. I am truelly glad that I knew him. My deepest sympathy to the Donovan Family.

My sympathy to all that knew and loved Brian. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Tony Yelacic

Our sympathies to you Kim, and all your family.Please know that you all will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kathy & Marty Botica

To Kim,Danny,Riley and Connor,
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. We have wonderful memories of a great guy who became a great friend while attending Saint Joseph's College. Friendships with special people like Brian never end. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Our prayers are with you.

My deepest condolences to the Donovan Family. I met Brian many years ago, when he was injured in an accident. I was the first one on the scene, called an ambulence and tried to help him. When he was feeling better, he dropped off a gift as a thank you...something I never expected. He was a very nice young man. I am so sorry for your loss.

My condolences to the Donovan and White families. I worked with Brian for several years and he was very pleasant and enjoyable person in the workplace. So sorry to hear of his sudden passing.

Our deepest thoughts and prayers to the Donovan family. I have gotten to know Brian over the past year and was immediately impressed by his extreme warmness (and great jump shot!). His footprint on my life is deep - I can only imagine the impact his love for his family has left. The Burke Family.

To the Donovan and White Families,
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family on your great loss. Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you. I know it is hard to lose someone that you love so deeply but I hope that His love and your memories will help you all through this difficult time.

From meeting in the hallways at De and then to a class at St. Jo's, Brian was alway a good guy with a helpful nature about him. He was a good friend to my brother Joe and very helpful to my sister Liz. My very deepest sympathies go out to his Family

I was very sorry to hear of Brian’s untimely passing from fellow former law school students. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Brian was a really, really nice person and a complete joy to be around. We will miss him so much.

I worked with Brian years ago at the Attorney General's office. He brought a lot of joy into the workplace, and you could tell that he loved his family very much. What an incredibly sad and huge loss to his family and friends. My condolences to all on the loss of your Beloved; my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Donovan family,
I am deeply saddened by Brians untimely passing. He was a friend, someone who cherished my own children and was a decent human being. We are all better people for knowing Brian, his life, work and love for his entire family. I am so hurt for his and your loss.

With Love,

Michael swibel

Kim and Tom,
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your families at this time.

Brian always had a kind word and a smile. He was one of ComEd's "gentle giants." He will be missed.

Our thoughts are with the families, we are very sorry for your loss. Michael Love and family (Manhattan, IL)

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family on your loss. Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Kim and Family,
Needless to say, I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of Brian's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Although it's been almost 30 years since we last saw each other, my memories of Brian as one the truly nicest guys I have ever known are vivid!

Tom, sorry for your loss.I also had a death in the family so i can't attrnd your sons wake. Again deepest sorrow. Dominic Longo !!!

Kim;

I know your sorrow, my heart is breaking for you.

I will always remember Brian as one of the truly nicest guys of our youth.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today, tomorrow and in the days to come.

My thoughts are with your family. I am very sorry for your loss. My father Peter will say a prayer.
Merry Liberti-Ruiz

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Donovan and Foley families. We are so sorry for your loss.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

To the Donovan and White families.
My Deepest Sympathy goes out to you at this time of sorrow. Brian was always one of the nicest guys whenever I was in the same croud with him. Whether it was Golfing, Basketball, Softball, or just hanging out with the guys, I always respected his competiveness and sportsmanship in the sporting arena.
Many years ago, I received the following verse about the passing of our Loved Ones. It seems very appropriate to share that with you now.

"No matter how old we are, losing a Loved One is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But his goodness, his caring, and his wisdom live on-like a legacy of love that will always be with you. And just as he comforted you, may the memory of his love surround you now and bring you peace."

My heart is saddened by Brian's passing. I worked with him for a short time at ComEd and he really was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and friends during this time. God Bless!

To the Donovan Family:
I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Brian many years ago at the Attorney General's office. He was a true professional and an excellent attorney. It was clear to everyone that the most important thing to him was his wife, children and family. Besides always being cheerful, he was so kind, gracious and humble. He will be greatly missed by all.

Dear Kim, Kids and Family, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the Donovan, White Families and Friends of Brian so sorry for you all. He will be missed very much.

My prayers for Brian & condolences and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I'm so sorry for your loss

Kim, The first day I met you in Rome, at Loyola, you told me about your dear Brian. Words cannot express my sorrow at the loss of your best friend. I hope your children can be comforted in some small way that their father married the love of his life! Much love, Carolyn McCracken Lagor

Pat Donovan and Family,

My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family on your loss. Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you.

Roz Hirshfield, Chicago

Please allow me to offer my condolences on the loss of your loved one. May your memories bring you comfort and may the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Donovan and White families.
we are very sorry for your loss.

Speck Family
Mrs. Joan Speck, Michael, Joseph, Joan and John

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Donovan and White family. We are very sorry for your loss.

Speck Family
Mrs, Joan Speck, Michael, Joseph, Joan and John

I'm very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers

One of the true good guys..So much fun @ Myrtle Beach,I will always remember you calling me Mr.Bernard.You will be missed. Love and prayers to the Donovan and White family.

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the people of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, serving God and the Bridgeport and Canaryville Communities since 1868. Brian was remembered at all Masses here this past Sunday and will be remembered again at all Masses here this coming weekend. May his family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ during this difficult time!

Thoughts and prayers are with the Donovan and White Families at this time of great loss.God Bless.

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tom and Vita, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your son Brian. I am Larry Pianto's friend and met you several times, the last time we were at your home and I could tell how proud you were of your children. Brian was taken from you way too soon, so very sad. Thoughts and many prayers. Regards,
Karen Sitkowski