James (Jimmy) Donovan's obituary , Passed away on October 26, 2024 in Rocky River, Ohio

James (Jimmy) Donovan

July 17, 1956 - October 26, 2024 (68 years old)

Rocky River, Ohio

James (Jimmy) Donovan's obituary , Passed away on October 26, 2024 in Rocky River, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
A. Ripepi & Sons Funeral Homes

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James (Jimmy) Donovan

July 17, 1956 - October 26, 2024 (68 years old)

Rocky River, Ohio

James Donovan Obituary

The memory of James Donovan (Rocky River, Ohio), who passed away on October 26, 2024 at the age of 68, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though James may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those James touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Cheryl; his daughter Meghan; his parents, James Donovan and Ruth Donovan; and his sisters, Joanne Walker (Michael) and Barbara McCone (Thomas).

A funeral service was held on Thursday, November 7th 2024 at 10:50 AM and at 11:00 AM at the St. Christopher Church (20141 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Jimmy's memory to the University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Bone Marrow Transplant Assistance Fund (University Hospitals Institutional Relations and Development P.O. Box 94554 Cleveland, OH 44101-4554) or The Singing Angels (https://singingangels.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
A. Ripepi & Sons Funeral Homes



Thu

Nov 07

Funeral service

St. Christopher Church
20141 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116

Thu

Nov 07

Funeral service

St. Christopher Church
20141 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116

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