Patrick Joseph Donovan

Patrick J. Donovan, 60, of Orange died Tuesday, October 21, 2003 in Orange, Texas. A native of Elira, Ohio he has lived in Orange for 26 years, and was a Electrical Engineer for 24 years, before becoming self-employed for the past 10 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Army Airborne Ranger division during the Vietnam Era. Mr. Donovan was very active in his church St. Michael Orthodox Christian Church, he was also a member of the Mensa Society, Present Commander of the Purple Hearts, Past District Commander of the American Legion, Past Commander of the VFW # 8246, and a proud member of the Army Rangers Association. Funeral services will be Friday, October 24, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Michael Pavez officiating, at St. Michael Orthodox Christian Church in Beaumont, under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Mary Williams Cemetery in the Oilla Community in Orange County. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2003, with a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Mr. Donovan is preceded in death by his son, Danny Donovan. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years Sally Donovan of Orange, TX., sons, John Donovan of Vidor, TX., Tim Donovan and his wife Angie of Ville Platte, LA., Mike Donovan and his wife Angie of Killeen, TX., and Chris Donovan and his wife Katie of Mauriceville, TX., and Eight grandchildren. In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to: St. Michael Orthodox Christian Church, 690 15th St, Beaumont, Texas 77702. br br

Cemetery:
Mary Williams Cemetery corner of Jap Ln. & Oilla Road Orange County, TX 77630 (map/driving directions)

Visitation:
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor 1750 Hwy Vidor, TX on October 23, 2003 (map/driving directions) Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor 1750 Hwy Vidor, TX (map/driving directions)

Service:
10:00 AM at St. Michael Orthodox Christian Church 690 15th Street Beaumont, TX 77702 on October 24, 2003 (map/driving directions)