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Monday, February 1, 2016

Mr. James E. Donohue

Wakeman- James E. Donohue, 67, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, surrounded by his loving family.

James was born in Lorain, OH on February 14, 1948, to his loving parents, Raymond and Geraldine (nee: Hammer) Donohue.

He grew up on the East side of Lorain and graduated from Lorain High School, Class of 1966. Jim received his Associates Degree from LCCC. He worked in the Systems Department at Bendix HVSG in Elyria for 11 years where he met his loving wife, Kathy (nee: Matus) and they married on March 3, 1973. In 1981 he went to work with Moen Inc. as a Systems Analyst and retired as a Senior Systems Analyst in 2003. In his retirement Jim worked for Lorain City Schools in the Maintenance Department for six years. He was an avid musician who loved playing drums for various bands including rock, pipe, jazz and big bands. He was a charter member of the Wakeman Eagles Aerie #4354 and enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family in his backyard pool. Jim was extremely proud of his Irish Heritage, his children and grandsons.

He is survived by his loving wife of over 42 years, Kathleen A. Donohue of Wakeman; children, Scot A. Donohue of Lorain, Natalie E. Donohue of North Olmsted, Adrienne N. (Matt) Ippolito of North Olmsted and Jessica E. (Chris) Collett of Cincinnati; grandsons, Eric, Preston and Brayden; mother-in-law, Grace F. Matus; and many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard Donohue; daughter-in-law, Yolanda Donohue; and two nieces.

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440) 244-1961 on Thursday, February 4, 2016 from 4:00 PM until the time of the Memorial Service at 6:00 PM, Deacon Tony DeGracia, officiating. Memorial donations may be made in Jim's memory to any music organization of donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 1:48:27 PM

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