Obituary of Frank Donohue

Frank Donohue 1929-2017 Life Story Frank was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 9, 1929 to Frank and Florence Donohue. He attended St Rose of Lima Grammar School. He graduated from St Augustine's High School where he played on the basketball team. Frank met Patricia Cavanagh at a dance junior year. He served in the US Army 1950-1952. Frank and Pat were married on April 11, 1953. He is the Father of 13 children: • Michael Donohue of Wall, NJ • Kevin Donohue of Red Bank, NJ • John Donohue of Monroe, NJ • Thomas Donohue of Seattle, WA • Frank Donohue Junior of Springfield, MO • Mary Rolwood of South Brunswick, NJ • Ellen McNellis of Brick, NJ • Jim Donohue of East Windsor, NJ • Patricia Porter of Brick, NJ • Bill Donohue of Manalapan, NJ • Joe Donohue of Maplewood, NJ • Anne Weissenberger of Hightstown, NJ • Ed Donohue of East Windsor, NJ He has 7 daughters in law and 4 sons in law. Frank has 30 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Frank joined the NYPD in 1953. He made Detective 7 years in. He was awarded membership in the Honor Legion and received commendations for meritorious service and bravery. He retired from the NYPD after 22 years and moved to JP Morgan Bank as an Investigator. He traveled the world providing his security expertise to their international offices. Frank loved to play golf in his retirement. He also was a die-hard NY Giants fan through many winning and losing seasons. He was a member of St Gabriel's Church in Marlboro since 1977. He enjoyed friendships with people that went back to first grade and high school as well as with the NYPD. Still, his main priority was his wife and family, and he would always prioritize a family gathering over anything else. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Frank can be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society c/o St. Gabriel's Church, 100 North Main Street, Marlboro, NJ 07746 or call 732.946.4487 ext. 240