William Harvey O'Donnell, Jr.

William "Bill" Harvey O'Donnell Jr., of New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the age of 88. Bill was born to the late William H. O'Donnell, Sr. and Dorothy Plough O'Donnell. Loving Husband of Barbara LeMaire O'Donnell for 63 loving years. Devoted father of Amy Theresa O'Donnell, William Michael O'Donnell (Lorna), Walter Eugene O'Donnell (Amy), and Elizabeth Ann Allen. Proud Grandpa of Jennifer Nicole O'Donnell, Erica Swain, Ellen Swain, and Cheyenne Rose Allen. Brother of Patrick O'Donnell (Lorraine) and the late Natalie Burkhart. Bill is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends who will miss him dearly.

Bill was a 1953 graduate of Redemptorist High School of New Orleans. After high school he enlisted in the United States Army and served our country overseas. Besides his occupation in the telecommunications industry, he enjoyed woodworking and learning other skills and trades, as well as being a musician for over 30 years.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00PM on Friday, May 5th, 2023 in the chapel of Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway in Marrero, Louisiana. A visitation will begin at 10:30AM and continue until the service time. Bill will be laid to rest following the service at St. Louis III Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WestsideLeitzEagan.com for the O'Donnell family.