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James Donovan Obituary

James F Donovan Jr passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife Jackie and daughters Danie Donovan McHugh and Amanda Donovan on Tuesday March 17th in New York City. Jim was born in Chicago on October 17th 1931. Besides his wife and daugters Jim is survived by his dear son in law Richard McHugh and four wonderful grandchildren. Services will be held in New York on Friday at St Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church. Donations can be made to Miserecodia or St Ignatius College Prepatory School in Chicago

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Published by Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Mar. 19, 2015.

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Ruth Cryns-Rutledge

September 25, 2015

This tribute is late because I just found out that James journeyed on...
I met James and his wife Jackie, through Sacred Heart School on Sheridan Road.
James always had a smile for you. Listened to what you had to say. He gave me great advice on my car purchase...Lexus all the way.
I am hoping I can find Jackie and give her a hug.
Love to all the family,

March 27, 2015

Dear Mrs.Donovan,Danny,Amanda and all of you,
Mom and I just learned the very sad news. We are so sorry for your loss. His sweet smile and kind heart will be greatly missed by everyone. Our thoughts and prayer are with all of you.
A big hug from Chicago.
Love, Carey and Pat

March 20, 2015

Dear Jackie and family.... So sad to hear of your great loss. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Love Pat and Debbie McBride

Stephen Prassas

March 20, 2015

Mrs. Donovan, Danny & Amanda,

So sorry to hear about the passing of your husband and father. I have such great memories of his warm smile and heart. My best to you all!

Stephen & Razan Prassas

March 19, 2015

Dear Jackie and family,
We are terribly sad to hear of Jim's passing. We have so many happy memories of being with you and Jim. What a dear, sweet man. We know what a difficult time this is for you and send our love and prayers.
Love,
Barbara and Lee Mitchell

March 19, 2015

DEAR JACKIE, AND GIRLS, SO MANY YEARS SUCH
FOND MEMORIES CORKY ALWAYS SPOKE SO HIGHLY
OF JIM. PLEASE ACCEPT MY SYMPATHY ON YOUR
LOSS. KNOW I WILL KEEP HIM IN MY PRAYER,AMONG
MANY. FONDLY, MARGO MULLADY

March 19, 2015

My deepest sympathy. Know you are all in my prayers. Fr. Pat Lee, Chicago

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