- Date Of Birth: October 24, 1926
- Date Of Death: March 8, 2020
- State: Connecticut
James Gerald Donahue, Sr., 93, of Cromwell, beloved husband of the late Jacqueline (Fillmore) Donahue, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at his home. Born in Middletown, he was the son of the late F. B. “Chap” and Mary (Coleman) Donahue.
Jerry is survived by his son, Jerry Donahue, Jr. and his wife, Margaret of Collinsville; two daughters, Kathleen D. Ptaszynski and her husband, Joseph of Thompson and Maureen E. Donahue of Cromwell with whom he lived and gave him loving care; two step-grandchildren, Michele Feldblum and her husband Eric and Gregory Casasanta and his partner Elizabeth; three step-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his favorite grand pets, Shelby, Archie, Watson and George.
Along with his parents and wife, Jerry was predeceased by two brothers, Bernard Donahue and Thomas Donahue.
The Donahue family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. David Minor and the staff of DeVita and Middlesex Hospice Health Care for their kindness and compassion, and to June and Paulette for the care they gave during Jerry’s final days.
