James "Eddie" O'Donoghue Sr.

James “Eddie” O’Donoghue Sr., 87, passed away January 11, 2017. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Eddie had a true love of trains, animals, old classic country music and old time westerns. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and employed by Seaboard Railroad for over 35 years. During his years as Parishoner, he was the President of “Holy Name Society,” Grand Knight of “Knights of Columbus,” Pack Master of Cub Scout Pack 45 and an usher with his church, Christ the King. Eddie was preceded in death by his son, Tony O’Donoghue. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Alma L. O’Donoghue; Daughter, Cyndi (Steve) Capitano; son, Jim (Cindy) O’Donoghue Jr; sisters, Mary C. Newell and Eileene McMillan; grandchildren, Robert Moore, Kelly Flannery, Becca Veillion, James O’Donoghue III, Brandy Ginzinger, Scott O’Donoghue, Jake O’Donoghue, Jared O’Donoghue and 6 great-grandchildren.

A Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, January 17 at Garden of Memories Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, January 18 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 821 S Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa FL 33609 followed by interment at Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4207 E. Lake Ave. Tampa FL 33610, www.gardenofmemoriestampa.com, 813-626-3161.