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Richard Donoghue Obituary
Donoghue, Richard D. age 79, beloved husband of Marcelina and the late Suzanne (nee Loughlin) Donoghue, loving father of Dennis (Collette) Donoghue, Larry (Shelagh) Donoghue, Ann (Gerald) Meiners, Kathleen "Noony" (Jack) Malone and Peter (Patricia Hannon M.D.) Donoghue, dear grandfather of nine granddaughters and five grandsons, fond brother of Kenneth and the late Robert. Decorated infantryman of WWII, proud Veteran of the 104th (Timberwolf) Division. Graduate of the University of Notre Dame, class of 1949. Retired consultant with Ernst & Young. Longtime member of St. Francis Xavier Parish, Wilmette. Member Advisory Board of the Catholic Charities of Chicago. Visitation Wednesday, 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m., from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, to St. Francis Xavier Church, 9th St. and Linden Ave., Wilmette. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Francis Xavier Church, 524 9th St., Wilmette, IL, 60091. Funeral info: 847-675-1990To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Barbara (Acton) Baskind
February 7, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Donoghue famiy. I often think back onto the last time Mr. Donoghue came to visit his old friend Clare when he was sick. The minute he entered, his energy lifted the spirit of the entire apartment. His booming voice, his sense of humor, his warmth and generosity made us feel wonderful during a low time. The earth is a sadder place now, without this kind sole on it.
Dick O'Leary
February 5, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with Peter and all of the Donoghue family on the loss of a great father.
Chick O'Leary
February 4, 2004
A warm, generous, selfless man who was so proud of all his children and grandchildren, Mr. Donoghue demonstrated a life well-lived. He will be missed and remembered by many. My deepest sympathy to all his family.
Norman Bower
February 4, 2004
On the special occasions when I met him in Columbus with Noony and Jack, Mr. Donoghue's wit, intellect and charisma were evident. He certainly loved his family and will be missed.
Jean Acton Reppa
February 3, 2004
Mr. Donoghue was an incredible friend and neighbor to my family for over 40 years. He will surely be missed by all who knew him. My heartfelt sympathy to all the Donoghues.
Frank Kreuz
February 3, 2004
My prayers are with all of Dick's family. He was an outstanding gentleman and I enjoyed working with him as a volunteer at the Executive Service Corps of Chicago.
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