Fennell, Donald R. beloved husband of Catherine (nee Loftus), loving father of Michael, Mary Kate and Matthew Fennell, dear brother of Thomas (Sue), Mark (Susan) Fennell, Mame (Thomas) Byrne and the late Judy (James) Keegan, fond brother-in-law of Peg Klug, Joseph (Kathleen) Loftus, Mary (Daniel) Houlihan, Charles (Susan) Loftus and James Loftus, kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Good friend to many. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m., from Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave, to St. John Fisher Church. Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 773-238-0075 or www.donnellanfuneralhome.com
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Jim Keane
July 6, 2004
Cathy,
My sincere condolences to you and your family, please know that Don, you and the family are in my prayers. Though I have not seen Don for a numbers of years he was always one of my favorite Quincy Alums. I truly am sorry.
Karen Dorman
July 5, 2004
Cathy
With deepest and sincere sympathy, our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. There are no words for something like this.
Karen and Bill Dorman
The Quaid Family
July 2, 2004
Dear Fennell Family - We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers - with deepest and sincere sympathy,
The Quaid Family
Brian, Julie, Elizabeth, Molly and kate
Larry Chott
July 2, 2004
Cathy: Jerry Hayes gave me the news. My thoughts are with you. Love, Larry
Barbara Malcolm
July 2, 2004
Cathie- I was saddened to hear about the sudden loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Carol Treacy-Haugh
July 2, 2004
Cathy and Family-
Words cannot express the sorrow on the loss of Donald. He touched all of our lives. He was so much a part of the Treacy family growing up and such a good friend to Jim. We will truly miss him. Know that love, family and friends will help you through this very difficult time. Know that the Treacy family stands ready to assist in any way we can. Our prayers will be there for the whole Fennell family.
Carol and Rich
Tom Sullivan
July 2, 2004
Cathy, I can still remember the day when you and Don told me that the two of you were to be married.
I was so shocked to hear of the passing of Don.
My sincerest sympathies to you and your children. I have so missed all the time that we spent together so many years ago.
Tom
Dennis & Peggy Dietz
July 1, 2004
Dear Cathy and family, Peggy and I were both shocked and saddened by your loss. It was just a month ago that we were all together for a happy occasion. We will keep you in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Jack Kenney
July 1, 2004
With deepest sympathy.
Barbara Gilbert
July 1, 2004
Loftus I am so sorry to hear about Donald. I know that he was your best friend in college before you two ever "became involved" and I will always remember him as the kind, gentle person that he was.
Jordan Stanker
July 1, 2004
Mike,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
jan farley
July 1, 2004
To The Fennell Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I just saw Donald 2 weeks ago for the first time in 30 some years at my brother Steve's wake. I will keep you all in my prayers at this difficult time. Jan Farley
Carole Schumacher
July 1, 2004
Dear Cathy:
My deepest sympathy on your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Carole Schumacher
Karen Baranowski/Loipersbeck
July 1, 2004
So sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with Don at Goldberg Brothers. He was always a gentleman and never raised his voice in anger, which is rare in our business. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Karen
Carolyn McGuire
July 1, 2004
I will miss seeing Don at work everyday. I feel lucky to have know him. He was a smart and helpful person.
Carolyn McGuire
The Hermanson Family
July 1, 2004
The Fennell Family: Our heart goes out to you and your family during this time of loss. You're in our prayers.
Tom Loftus
July 1, 2004
Cathy,
Please accept our sincere sympathies on the passing of Don.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Charlene & Tom Loftus
July 1, 2004
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
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