Vincent P. "Vinny" Donovan, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, June 27, 2022 at his sister's home in Revere. He was 81 years of age.
Vinny was born in Somerville on May 22, 1941, a son of the late John J. Donovan and Helen E. (Allard) Donovan. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated throughout the Boston Public School system. Vinny worked as a Truck Driver for many years and was a former member of Teamsters Union Local # 25. He enjoyed traveling to Florida and California and playing cards especially Texas hold-em.
Vinny is the devoted brother of Lois Smith. He is the beloved father of Peggy Ann Daneau and her husband Peter and Tim Donovan and his wife Elaine. He is the beloved Grandfather of Vinny, Lauren, Erin, Bevin, Quinlan, Eoin and great-grandfather of Kyleigh, Liam and Shea-Lynne. He is the beloved brother of the late John Donovan, Candace "Chickie" LaPage, David Donovan, Jean Cahill and Edward Donovan. He is also survived by his many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Vinny's visiting hours on Wednesday morning, July 6, 2022 from 9 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. in The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, 55 Warren St. Charlestown at 11 A.M. His burial will take place at Mt. Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Vinny's name to The American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St. Framingham, Mass. 01701