JOHN B. “JACK” DONOHOE, age 85; beloved husband for 58 years of Mirella “Lynn” (nee Martinazzo); loving father of John M., Anne Safko (husband Edward), Susan Swales (husband Thomas) and Michael (wife Elizabeth Lorbeer) of MI; devoted grandfather of Danielle, Amanda, Peter, Sarah and Rosalie; cherished son of the late William and Eileen (nee Burke); dearest brother of Eileen Vanderbilt (husband George “Bud”, deceased) and the late Rev. Fr. Robert Donohoe; dear uncle, great-uncle of friend of many.
Jack was a US Army Korean Conflict Veteran. A resident of Mayfield Heights for seven years after moving from Lyndhurst, he was a member of St. Clare Catholic Church for 57 years (and was their first cantor), a member of the Cleveland East Suburbanaires Barbershop Chorus for 53 years and a member of the Crooked River Music Company Barbershop Quartet for 27 years. After graduating from Cathedral Latin High School in 1947, Jack received his BS in Social Science from John Carroll in 1953 and worked for Sears Roebuck. Later, he earned his Bachelor of Law from Cleveland Marshall Law School and worked for Calvary Cemetery. He was a U.S. history buff and enjoyed playing Bridge and traveling. Many will fondly remember Jack as a friendly, faithful, family man who had good principles, told great stories and believed in seeing “the glass half full”.
Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, November 1, 2014 at St Clare Catholic Church at 10:30 AM. Burial following with Military Honors at All Souls Cemetery.
Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Jack at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just east of Green Rd.) FRIDAY 3-7 PM.
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The Seilers
Sincere sympathy and prayer on the loss of your loved one.
Paul Brickenden
Anne, so sorry for the loss of your father. I talked to him often and I will miss him.
Let me know if there is anything I can do.
Paul
Susan Schneider
It was with great sadness and shock that I received the news of Jack’s death from bridge friend Jim. I was packing for a trip to Washington DC the next day and was heartsick that I would miss Jack’s wake and funeral. I offer my sincere condolences to Lynn and her family on Jack’s sudden death. We will miss him at bridge, both for his keen bridge sense and unique outlook on life. What a positive person he was to be around. Truly an inspiration! Godspeed, Jack, and do hover a bit cause we will all miss you a lot! Love and prayers, Susan
Susan Schneider
Lynn, Words cannot express the deep sorrow that I feel for you and your family following the sudden death of your dear husband Jack last week. Since I was on my way out-of-town on Tuesday when Jim called, and thus unable to personally participate in Jack’s wake/funeral services, I pray that you and your family are steadfastly dealing with the difficult matters at hand, the void and the needs of life as it continues. Know that our eventual reunion in paradise with our loved ones is the greatest source of hope and consolation. My sincere condolence and love to you and your family,
Fondly, Susan