Patrick Donovan

Patrick James Donovan
Loving Brother, Uncle & Friend

Age 69 of St. Paul and Aruba. Passed away suddenly after a courageous battle with cancer on October 20, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents Daniel & Albena. Survived by siblings Dennis (Cindy), Kathy (Jim Henk), Michael (Ann), Kevin (Rosa), Shawn (Lara) & Daniel (Amy); Aunt Angeline Kucera & Uncle Emil Kucera, Uncle Pat Ricci & Aunt Anna Mae Parker; many nieces & nephews and their families and the Island of Aruba. Pat had a wonderful sense of humor and was an active member of the Carnaval group in Aruba. He was a caregiver for both of his parents and gave freely of his time and talents to care for each of them, always coming home when he was needed. Pat graduated from St. Bernard's High School - Class of 1972, and from the University of St. Thomas. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, November 2nd at 11:00 am at ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1095 DeSoto Street, St. Paul. Visitation Wednesday, November 1st from 4:00-7:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul and one hour before the Mass at church on Thursday. Interment Union Cemetery, Maplewood. Pat was very generous to many charitable organizations and memorials are preferred to St. Paul Salvation Army, St. Paul Catholic Charities or Union Gospel Mission.

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