John O'Donovan

Death Notice - John O'Donovan passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 83 years of age.  John was born in 1932 to Daniel and Nellie(Carey) O'Donovan.   He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Mary McGuinness and her husband, John.    He is survived by sisters, Pauline O'Donovan,  Eileen Smith (Patrick) and brother, Gerald O'Donovan (Eileen), and many nieces and nephews. John served in the United States Navy.  He worked as a messenger for the court system in NYC. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially loved picnicking with the family in Mohansic Park. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home from 2-6pm.  Mass of Christian Burial to be held at St Margaret of Cortona Church on Monday, November 9, 2015 at 9:45am.  Burial at St Raymond's Cemetery to follow.