John P. “Jack” Donahue

  Of Revere.  Died on Monday, October 10th at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a lengthy illness, he was 65 years old.  Jack was a lifelong Revere resident who was educated in Revere Public Schools. During high school, Jack was a standout on the Revere High School Track Team. He was an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1975. Jack enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country for five years & eleven months. During his military service, Jack served overseas in Germany, when he was discharged, he was a Specialist 4th Class. Jack returned home to Revere, and he began to drive for a living. For many years he drove a Taxi for the Green Cab Company. Unfortunately, Jack’s health began to decline, and he was forced to stop working. For the past seven years, Jack came back into the life of his high school sweetheart, Sandra L. (Long) Davis. His past seven years has been filled with much happiness and contentment, especially with his declining health, he had his Sandy by his side.

   He is the beloved son of the late James J. & Helen (Eismonth) Donahue.  Cherished brother of Ann Schulchter of Portland, OR, Joseph D. Donahue & his wife Cherie of Doswell, VA, the late James Donahue & his wife Patricia Donahue, the late Mary Fitzpatrick & the late Helen Doucette. Loving companion of Sandra L. Davis of Revere with whom he made his home. He is also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

   Family & friends were invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Friday, October 14th in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals in Revere followed by a funeral.  Interment will be held privately.

   In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 209 West Central Street, Suite 207, Natick, MA 01760.