Francis Donovan, Sr of Newburgh, a retired Custodian for Orange Ulster BOCES and a longtime resident of the area passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020, in Newburgh. He was 90.
The son of the late Joseph Donovan and Elizabeth Zuckert Donovan, he was born April 13, 1930 in Bronx, New York.
He was the widower of Shirley Donovan.
Survivors include his son Francis Donovan, and his wife Michelle of Walden; daughter LuAnn Comfort and her husband Charlie of Walden; granddaughters Shannon Sayler and her husband Chuck, Rebecca DeZemo and her companion Ryan Salma and Christy Donovan; grandson James DeZemo and his wife, Michelle; greatgrandson Wyatt DeZemo; Great Granddaughters, Sara, Julie, Jocelyn & Emma; Great Great Grandchildren Twins: Athena Rose and Andrew Vincent; sister Barbara Reed and her Companion Mike Barone and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by sisters, Kathleen and Marion (twins) and rothers: Gene, Joseph, Harold, Gerald, John and Billy
Graveside Services will be 10: 30 on Friday July 31, 2020 at Wallkill Valley Cemetery. Rev. James Van Houten will Officiate.
Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Directors