James Joseph Donnellan

James Joseph Donnellan, 94, passed away November 4, 2014 in Houston. He was born on June 6, 1920 in Somerville, Massachusetts to parents, James and Elizabeth Donnellan. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ellen W. Donnellan; and son, James Roy Donnellan. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Kenneth Coleman; granddaughter, Louanne Coleman; and numerous other relatives and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to his devoted, compassionate, caretakers, Gracie Stewart, Franchelle Stewart, Whynisha Stewart, and JaVunn Kersee.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm, Thursday, November 6, 2014, with a rosary at 7 pm, at Pat H. Foley Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Friday, November 7, 2014 at St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic Church, 9915 Hollister Dr., Houston, Texas 77040.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Northeastern University, 118 Cushing Hall, Boston, Massachusetts 02115; please include: In Memory Of James Donnellan.

Arrangements under the direction of Pat H. Foley & Company, Houston, TX.