Derek James Donovan Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Derek James Donovan (Alexandria, Virginia), who passed away, on February 13, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Derek James Donovan to show support.

He is survived by: his wife Kathryn; his son Morris Bell Jr. (Shasta L'Heureux); his siblings, Daniel Donovan, David Donovan and Dawn Donovan Felchle; his grandchildren, Kaylee Ann Bell, Kierra Lee Bell, Derek Christopher Cirocco and Coyote James Cirocco; his close friend Teresa Jackson-Cooper; and his daughter Emily Jane (Zac Cirocco).

In lieu of flowers, tributes to a regret-free life are encouraged to be made to the cause that you feel most appropriately "pays it forward" and would put a smile on Moondog's face.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cunningham Funeral Home

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February 15, 2024

Joseph Grealish wrote a sympathy message

“Deeply saddened to learn of Derek’s passing. A tremendous husband, father, Marine, and American. He made all of us better from knowing him. Prayers and heartfelt condolences to Kathryn and his family.”

February 15, 2024

Pete Lynch wrote a sympathy message

“A tragic loss to a truly honorable man. Melanie and will miss Derek and our love and prayers go out to Kathy and the whole family. God Bless, Pete Lynch”

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