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Edward Donovan Obituary

Donovan Jr., Edward V. Loving son of the late Dr. Edward V. Sr. and Marguerite (nee Ciovini); dear brother of the late John; friend to many. Longtime attorney with the firm of Henehan, Donovan and Isaacson. Proud graduate of Loyola Academy, Loyola University, and Northwestern University Law School. Funeral Mass Saturday 11:00 a.m. at St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter St., Chicago. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. Visitation Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at church. For information Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home 773-736-3833 or visit Ed's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 29, 2013.

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Barbara Gholston

December 6, 2013

My sincere condolences to the Donovan family. May God's loving arms support and carry you through this difficult time.

December 6, 2013

Bill and Family,

We are saddened to hear of Ed's death. He was a wonderful friend to our family and sorry that his new life in Florida was a short one. We will miss him and remember him fondly.

The Larkin Family, Michael, Marie, Christina and Gregory

Patricia Tomko

December 4, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Edward. My husband and I went to grammar school and high school with him and have good memories of his quiet humor and decency . May he rest in peace. Sincerely Pat (Goble)+ Tom Tomko

Rev. 21:3, 4 ~ Kim

December 4, 2013

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

December 4, 2013

God saw you were tired there was no cure HE held you in his arms and whispered come to me. Eternal peace

Vivian Donovan

Harry Morton

December 3, 2013

Knew Ed for years and his love of his church, music and his cat. We were seat mates in our church choir of long duration. He was a great guy who conquered many physical afflictions and kept his faith. When bidding goodbye last April before he left for Florida I never thought his end would be so abrupt and soon. Rest in peace, Eddie. I'm sure you're singing on thru eternity in the heavenly choir as promised in that great hymn of Wondrous Love.

Kathleen Hoch

December 3, 2013

Ed was a decent man who loved animals, music, and his church activities. Special thanks should go to his church family for the love and care they gave to him during the last few years of his life spent in New Jersey .

Karen Hulse

December 3, 2013

My cousin had a talent for music and loved participating in the church choir. His church was a very important part of his life, and my sister and I appreciate how much the church responded when he was living in New Jersey. Rest in peace, Eddie.

bob titus

December 3, 2013

ed we will miss you cousin bob t from the good we had

Winston

November 29, 2013

Edward lived a solid life. Continue to focus on the good times, and know that soon God will wipe away all tears. May he comfort all who loved Edward dearly.

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St. John Cantius Church

825 N. Carpenter St., Chicago, IL

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Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home

6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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