William Donnelly's obituary , Passed away on October 3, 2025 in Hewitt, New Jersey

William Donnelly

June 7, 1940 - October 3, 2025 (85 years old)

Hewitt, New Jersey

William Donnelly's obituary , Passed away on October 3, 2025 in Hewitt, New Jersey

Funeral arrangement under the care of
M. John Scanlan Funeral Home

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William Donnelly

June 7, 1940 - October 3, 2025 (85 years old)

Hewitt, New Jersey

William Donnelly Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate William Donnelly of Hewitt, New Jersey, whose life came to an end on October 3, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Donnelly to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Donnelly and Helen Donnelly. He is survived by: his wife Susan; his children, Patrick, Karen and Lynn; his son-in-law Robert; his grandchildren, Kevin, Billy, Kiera, James and Nicole; his grandson-in-law Matthew; and his great grandchildren, Ryan and Natalie.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home (781 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society. (donate.cancer.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
M. John Scanlan Funeral Home



Sat

Oct 11

Visitation

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

M. John Scanlan Funeral Home
781 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

Sat

Oct 11

Memorial service

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

M. John Scanlan Funeral Home
781 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

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