William S. Donahue Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 10, 2025 in Rochester, New York

William S. Donahue Jr.

October 10, 2025

Rochester, New York

William S. Donahue Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 10, 2025 in Rochester, New York

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leo M. Bean And Sons Funeral Home

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William S. Donahue Jr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William S. Donahue Jr. of Rochester, New York, who passed away, on October 10, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William S. Donahue Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Bill and Anne; and his brothers, Bob and Mike. He is survived by: his wife Deborah Donahue (Goonan); his children, Kerrie Minoia (Matt), Colleen Peace (Jerry) and Bill III; his grandchildren, Andrew, Ben, Jack and Shawn; his siblings, Honora Tindale and Tim (Patricia); and his sister-in-law Mary Beth Donahue. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law and dear friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Leo M Bean and Sons Funeral Home (2771 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY 14624). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Christopher's Church (3350 Union St, North Chili, NY 14514).

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leo M. Bean And Sons Funeral Home



Thu

Oct 16

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Leo M Bean and Sons Funeral Home
2771 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY 14624

Fri

Oct 17

Funeral Mass

11:00 AM

St. Christopher's Church
3350 Union St, North Chili, NY 14514

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October 13, 2025

Ellen Roessel wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Bill and Family, I am so sorry for your family's loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray you have peace at this difficult time and recall the years of memories you have of your loved one. Love, Ellen”


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