Thomas F Donovan

Tom was born in Buffalo, NY to Edna (Decker) and John “Jay” Donovan on January 30, 1934. He went to school at Bishop Timon High School in South Buffalo. Tom married Margaret Goeckel (deceased) in Niagara Falls, NY on November 23, 1957. He worked as a Fireman for the Bethlehem Steel Plant for many years, as well spent time with the Village of Hamburg Administration Office. Tom was a veteran of Korean War, and served in the Army. He was an avid sports fan, playing football, baseball, boxing, weightlifting, fishing, and dancing when younger. When he was older, Tom enjoyed a nice round of golf, watched sports on TV with his children and grandchildren, a good cigar, music, and was involved in the Town of Hamburg VFW Post 1419.

Tom is preceded in death by Edna (Jack) O'Neill, Robert (Phyllis), Margaret (John) Sprada, Gladys (Eugene) Manning, recently deceased James (Joan) on November 2, 2021, John “Jackie”, Helen, Richard (Virginia), and Eleanor Donovan.

Tom is survived by sons, Thomas and Patrick; daughter Kelly (Ed) Swinnich; loving grandchildren Salima, Meghan, and Michael; great grandson Ryan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held 12:00pm, Saturday November 20, 2021 at Blount & Curry Funeral Home Carrollwood, 3207 W Bearss Ave. Tampa FL 33618 with son Thomas officiating. Tom’s ashes will be spread at a later ceremonial time.

Memorials may be given to VFW Post 1419 at 2985 Lakeview Rd., Hamburg, NY 14075 in Tom’s name. We respectfully decline flowers.

The family of Tom wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Orchid Cove, Mease Dunedin Hospital, Mease Countryside Hospital, Carrollwood Care Center, St, Joseph’s Hospital, the loving doctors, nurses, CNA’s, and other aides/admin personnel who were so kind to him for the last 15+ years.