Born in Dorchester, MA he was the son of the late Patrick and Kathryn (Rooney) McDonough. He received his PhD at the Angelicum in Rome, Italy and served as a member of the Passionist Order for 39 years. Over the years, he was a Professor, Rector, Magazine Editor, Television Producer and Social Worker.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Concannon of Weston, MA and Anne Jones of Easton, MA and many nieces and nephews.
Relative and friends are invited to visitation Monday from 5-8 p.m. in the WILBUR-ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 615 Main Street, Warren. The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main Street Warren. Burial will be in St. Mary of the Bay Cemetery, Warren.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Assumption
Food Pantry, c/o Sr. Angelia Daniels, 791 Potters Ave., Providence, RI 02907.
