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Richard F. O'Donnell

Feb 27th, 2017

Richard F. O'Donnell
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O’DONNELL – Richard F. 86 of South Dennis died Monday February 27, 2017 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation – Eagle Pond in South Dennis.  He was the husband of the late Virginia F. (Hobart) O’Donnell who died in 2008.
 
Born in Boston, Mr. O’Donnell was the son of the late Francis and Mary (Connell) O’Donnell. He was a 1952  graduate of Boston College. Employed by Pratt & Whitney for 38 years, he retired in 1991 as a Director of Product Integrity.
 
Mr. O’Donnell enjoyed golfing, B.C. sports and his grandchildren.  He was a longtime member of Elmcrest Country Club in East Longmeadow, MA. 
 
Following his retirement in 1991 he moved from Somers, CT and split his time between  Cape Cod and The Villages in Florida.
 
 
Mr. O’Donnell is survived by two sons, Richard F. O’Donnell, Jr. and his wife, Karyn of Charlotte, NC, and Terence F. O’Donnell and his wife, Jennifer of South Dennis; two brothers, Francis O’Donnell of Hingham, and Robert O’Donnell of Dedham; two grandchildren, Allyson and Ricky O’Donnell; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Charles and Edward O’Donnell. 
 
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday March 2 in St. Pius X Church, Station Ave., South Yarmouth. Interment will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Dennis. 
 Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday March 1 in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth. 
 
Contributions in his name may be made to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, 18251 Quantico Gateway Dr., Triangle, VA 22172 
(www.toysfortots.org) (specify Barnstable County, MA)
 

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Elizabeth Murphy orlando
#3
Friday - Mar 29, 2019 12:00 am

Karyn, Rick And Family.. i only just saw this Obituary now. Im so sorry for your families loss. Wow! Is he ever the Spitting Immage of Rick!!! Have been thinking a lot about the two of you and your travels. A short while back Jayne tried to contact me and that is how (when) I discovered my FB Account was shut down (?) Please stay in touch Thu gmail. Liz44951962@gmail.com or text. 561.504.4495 My Aunt and Uncle drove all over the USA Staying in State Parks in their RV for at least a year maybe two not sure. Lots of camping. Making new friends. They loved it. Please let me know when you'll be in Florida I would love to see the both of you. GOD BLESS. LIZ MURPHY

Cathy&Pat Magdalen
#2
Wednesday - Mar 1, 2017 12:00 am

So Sorry to all the O'Donnells for the lost of Dick,Father,Grandfather and brother to his family. He was a great friend and we will miss him. May he rest in peace and he will be in our prayers always.....C&P

Joe Sirico
#1
Wednesday - Mar 1, 2017 12:00 am

Rick and family, my deepest condolences on the death of your dad and my friend. In the years that I worked for him and with him, he became a friend that I cherished. Of course I cannot feel the depth of your loss, but I share in it to a small degree. Be well and may he rest in peace.

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