Robert J. Donahue

Robert Joseph Donahue was born November 15, 1949. He went to live with Jesus his savor, God, and friends unexpectedly at the age of 71 on August 12, 2021. He is predeceased by his mother and stepfather Helen and Robert Wayman, Father Frank Donahue, and sister Mary Donahue. He is survived by his children Jennifer Coletti (Michael), Jonathan Donahue, and Jessica Sedelmeyer (Josh). Grandchildren Sarah Gordon (Cj D’Introno), Brandon, Nicholas, Olivia, and Miley Coletti. Great Grandchildren Liam and Mila D'Introno. Also Survived by his loving siblings John Donahue, Dave Donahue (Vicki), Lori Schanzenbach (Kirk), and nieces Cortney Harageones, Nicole Norton, and Emily Ferber-Baer, as well as many cousins. Robert served in the Vietnam War, and was a long time member of the Binghamton First Assembly of God Church. He was best recognized as the dog man. Having had up to four boston terriers at any given time, and walked them for hours all over Binghamton and local parades. But Robert's real passion was for Jesus, and his desire to lead people to the Lord. He knew his complete victory would be with his Lord and Savior in eternity. He will be missed here on earth by many. As an avid dog lover we ask that in lieu of flowers you make a donation to the Broome County Humane Society in his honor.

Friends and Family are welcome to join us Friday August 20, 2021 for calling hours from 9:30am to 10am at the Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, Inc., 137 Robinson St., Binghamton, NY.  A Memorial Service will follow at 10am with Military Honors. Burial will be in Spring Forest Cemetery. 

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