William Donahoe

Donahoe, William color photo (same as black and white photo)

William Michael  Donahoe, 83 , of Quincy, died Monday, January 27, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Milton.  Born in  Boston and raised in the Clam Point Section of Fields Corner, Dorchester,  he graduated from Dorchester High School in 1947.  He served in the United States Air Force from 1947 to 1952. He had resided in Quincy for forty-eight years.  William was a retired member of the Local 3 Bricklayers Union and Co-owner of Donahoe Bros. Construction Company with his brother Paul.  He was also a charter member of the Braintree Lodge of Elks.   As a life-member of the Old Colony Yacht Club he was an avid boater.  He served as Commodore of the Old Colony Yacht and was a member of the Commodores Club of America for many years. He enjoyed spending his winters in Florida with his wife of 57 years.  William is the beloved husband of Marjorie A. (Belliveau) Donahoe.  He is the devoted father of Leanne Donahoe of Braintree, William M. Donahoe, Jr, married to Kelly A. Donahoe of Braintree,  and Mark H. Donahoe married to Cheryl A Donahoe of Braintree. He is the loving grandfather of William, Eric, Meghan, Madison, and Colleen.  William is the brother of  Paul Donahoe of Dorchester and Leo Donahoe of Braintree and the late Harold Donahoe of Braintree.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mary Church, 95 Crescent St. Quincy on Saturday, Feb 1 at 9:00 AM.  Relatives and friends invited.  Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON, Friday  4-8 PM.  Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy.  

 

 

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