O'DONNELL, Roger F. Of Needham, formerly of Cambridge, May 17. Beloved husband of Geraldine F. (Murphy) O'Donnell for 59 years. Devoted father of Francis X. O'Donnell and his wife Brenda of Lebanon, NH, Jane M. Cataldo and her husband Michael of Melrose, Paul R. O'Donnell of Needham. Grandfather of Jessica, Ryan, Christine, Andrew, and Laura. Great grandfather of Marina. Brother of Timothy O'Donnell of Needham, and the late Mary, John, and Margaret O'Donnell. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. Life long friend of John and Mildred Sullivan of Newton. Late retired Sales Manager for VP Winter Company and after his retirement he worked in the Babson College Library for 11 years.
Member of the Needham Knights of Columbus #1611 for over 70 years and member of the Needham Retired Men's Club. Little League Coach and former Treasurer for the Cubscouts of America in Needham. Active parishioner of St. Joseph's Church and served as Alter Server at the 9 o'clock Mass for 15 years. Former member of St. Joseph's Holy Name Society. WWII Army Veteran.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., (Exit 19B off Rte. 128) NEEDHAM, Tuesday at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph's Church, Needham, at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-7. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Roger's memory to St. Joseph's School, 110 May St., Needham MA 02492.