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James Brendan O’Donnell

Passed away on June 03, 2024

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James Brendan O’Donnell, age 80, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024 with his family at his side.

Jim was born in Newark, NJ to John and Mary O’Donnell. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, John P. O’Donnell.

After a career spanning 39 years, Jim retired from American Can / Cebal Co. and moved to The Villages, FL in 2002. He pursued his hobbies of golf, travel, and genealogy. He loved working in his yard and could be found puttering around outdoors on most days.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Margaret and their three children: Patricia Kingery (Travis), Brian O’Donnell (Julia) and Christine Rose (Terry). Jim will also be missed by his 11 loving grandchildren: Claire, Benjamin, Mulan, Christly, and Mia Kingery; Daniel, Michael, and Jake O’Donnell; Reilly, Hannah, and Kailee Rose.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on June 27 at 10:00am in the Chapel at St. Mark the Evangelist, 7081SE Hwy 42 Summerfield, FL.

Arrangements entrusted with BALDWIN BROTHERS Funeral & Cremation Society-Spanish Springs, 352-430-1449. Sentiments are encouraged at www.baldwincremation.com.

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Location:

Chapel at St. Mark the Evangelist
7081SE Hwy 42 Summerfield, FL

Date & Time:

June 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM

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Tony Doherty says:

26 Jun 2024

Jim was a great guy he will be sorely missed by alot of people. Jim and Peg was my first contact when I came to the US 32 years ago. May he rest in peace and he will never be forgotten.
Chris lit a candle:

25 Jun 2024
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Jack & Verna Kolman says:

15 Jun 2024

We are saddened to hear about our dearest friend Jim.
Jack & Verna Kolman says:

15 Jun 2024

Our first contact with Jim was at St. Matthew’s church in NJ. He and Peg sat behind us and the only exchange of words was, “Peace be with you” during that part of Sunday mass. The next level of conversation after mass disclosed that Jim always went to see his mother in a nursing home every Sunday after mass. That told us a lot about Jim’s good heart. Our relationship expanded to golf, a trip to Ireland and finally our new 18-year lifestyle in The Villages. If it were not for Jim and Peg we would never enjoy that great slice of our life. The details of our relationship are spelled out in Jack’s Memoirs as a story entitled “Best Friends”, that are in the final phase of completion. We will provide Peg with a copy of that story. Jim, thanks for many, many good memories and “PEACE BE WITH YOU!” Love, Verna and Jack Kolman
Dennis & Anne Shea says:

12 Jun 2024

Dear Peg & family,
Both Dennis & I am so sorry to hear the sad news of Jim's passing. The saddest part is that we never got to meet Jim in person.
Both he & Dennis would have been great friends & not just relatives. We all enjoyed reading about all the Irish relatives both here & still living in Ireland. The phone call that connected us & then all the emails.
You will always be in our hearts.
Love to all & May Jim rest in peace,
Dennis & Anne Shea
Worcester, MA.
Kim Wismer says:

12 Jun 2024

Very saddened to hear the news of Jim's passing. We had many a laugh in the office and at lunch. He always made me smile.
Love and prayers to Peg and all the family.
Jim & Helen Manning says:

09 Jun 2024

Peg: Helen and I are saddened by the news of Jim’s passing. Please accept our condolences. We will pray for the happy repose of his soul. May he rest in eternal peace. I will reach out to Brendan Manning’s children to let them know of his death.
Veronica Gilligan White says:

08 Jun 2024

Dear Peg and family,
My prayers are with you all as you lay Jim to rest. 80 seems young to me now as each day brings us closer to Jim's journey.
May his love for you resinate in your hearts. And the sense of family so strongly instilled in his life bring some joy and comfort
I think of Jim as a kind man with a generous heart and ready smile..... a sound, solid legacy. Slainte, Ronnie Gilligan White and Peter H White
Paula says:

08 Jun 2024

Saddened to hear of Jim's passing, I had the privilege to stay with the family through project children, jim, peg, Patti, Christine and Brian made me feel so welcome and at home during my stay, absolute gentleman jim, also had the pleasure again to meet up few years back when they made a visit to belfast memories to treasure always use r in my thoughts and prayers godbless jim il never forget u sleep tight xx
Mark Gallagher says:

07 Jun 2024

Jim and Peg were our first contacts when we decided to get involved with Project Children in the early 1990's.
We still keep in contact with our Ciara our child from Belfast ( she is now 41 ) and actually her daughter came to NYC this year and we met her for lunch.
The fine work that Jim and Peg did with Project Children is still bearing positive results to this day in helping keeping peace in the Northern Ireland.
Our condolences to Peg and the family.
Mark and Elaine
Gallagher
Kathleen Scollans says:

06 Jun 2024

Our deepest sympathy to Peg, Patti, Brian, Christine and your families. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have. Sending love and prayers.
Kathleen & Kevin Scollans