Edward A. Donahue, Jr.

December 18, 1919 - December 20, 2008


Source: Boston Globe

DONAHUE, Edward A., Jr. Age 89, of Arlington, Dec. 20. Beloved son of the late Edward A. and Madeline (Keefe) Donahue. Devoted brother of James K. Donahue of Maryland and the late Thomas Donahue. Also survived by several nephews, nieces, grandnephews & grand nieces from both the Boston and Lutherville, MD areas. A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday in the Stanton Funeral Home, 786 Mount Auburn Street, (Rte.16), WATERTOWN at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment at the V.A. National Cemetery, Bourne at 11:30 AM. Late member of the Retired State, County and Municipal Employees' Association and was employed for many years as a Toll Collector for the MA Turnpike Authority. He was an outstanding minor league pitcher, and an avid Boston Red Sox fan. Late U.S Army Veteran, W.W. II.



Army Serial Number 31089000
County & State of Residence Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Place of Enlistment Boston, MA
Date of Enlistment 04/04/42
Grade PVT – Private
Source of Army Personnel Civilian Life
Nativity Massachusetts
Year of Birth 1919
Education 4 years of High School
Civilian Occupation Athlete or Coach
Marital Status Single without dependents
Component of the Army Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Box Number 0392
Film Reel Number 3.113

Source: National Archives