Obituary of Eugene J. Donahue
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Eugene J. Donahue Jr., 74, of Moravia passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at the
Syracuse Veterans Hospital.
He was born on May 3, 1947 in Cortland to his parents, the late Eugene J. Donahue Sr.
and Helen Fox. Eugene was a proud United States Marine Corp Veteran, serving in
Vietnam. He was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service
Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and a Rifle Marksman Badge. Eugene loved his
Harley Davidson Motorcycle and his classic 1951 Ford Truck. He enjoyed being outside,
hunting, fishing, feeding the squirels and watching the birds.
Eugene is survived by his loving wife Bertha; his children Brian, Karen, Lori, and
Heather; step-children Brenda, Edward and Jeffrey; his sisters Anita and Debbie; and
several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A calling hour will take place at 2pm on Saturday January 29, 2022 at the Crown
Alliance Church, 1 Bellevue Ave in Cortland. Funeral services will take place at 3pm at
the Church. Burial will be in the spring at The McGraw Cemetery.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider a donation to the
DAV.
To offer online condolences, please visit www.wright-beard.com
A Memorial Tree was planted for Eugene
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Wright-Beard Funeral Home
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