John Crossan O'Donovan Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Crossan O'Donovan of Raleigh, North Carolina, born in Baltimore, Maryland, who passed away on January 19, 2025 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Crossan O'Donovan to pay them a last tribute.
As John Crossan departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved John Crossan. Though John Crossan may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He is survived by: his wife Brenda; and his children, Katie Hanusik (Tom), Ross O'Donovan (Jessica) and Reed O'Donovan (Jacqui). He is also survived by eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (https://secure.cbf.org) or Reading Partners.
