Francis “Ned” Edward McDonnell, age 76, of Budd Lake, NJ formerly of Eastlake, OH died Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ. Francis was born June 18, 1940 in Erie, PA. He is the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Arbuckle) McDonnell. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by 1 niece; Amy.
Ned graduated from Kent State, Ohio with a B.S. in Biology in 1967. He worked for over 30 years at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York in their Biomedical Research Department, in his later years he was employed by Crothall, Wayne, PA as a Bio Medical Technician. Ned enjoyed working on cars, fishing, hunting and traveling. Most of all he loved his grandchildren, they were the most important people in the world to him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years: Cheryl (Pfister) McDonnell, 1 daughter; Tammy Juhls and husband Mark, 2 sons; Scott McDonnell and wife Jodie, Mark McDonnell, 1 brother Robert McDonnell and wife Peggy, 4 grandchildren; Matthew, Mason, Hannah, Lily, 4 nephews; Joseph, Jared, Jeremy, George 1 niece; Katie.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 am on Monday, October 17 at St. Luke's R.C. Church, 265 W Mill Street, Long Valley, NJ with Father Mike Drury officiating. Entombment will follow at Union Cemetery, Hackettstown.
Visitation will be held at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 on Sunday, October 16, 2016 from 4-8 pm.
For those desiring donations may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 in memory of Ned
Condolences:
Mike & Dixie Turner
#8
October 17th, 2016 8:27 am
Mark,
Really sad to hear about your dad passing. Please accept our condolences on such a difficult time for you and your family.
Karen and Mike Kaulen
#7
October 15th, 2016 6:30 am
Mike and I sending our love to the McDonnell family at this sad time. Love the picture of Ned. He will be missed by many. Our time with Cheryl and Ned usually meant "make sure you have good walking shoes". He could sure show you or find the neatest non-touristy places to visit and eat. Always a memorable time.
Mary and Joe Gornik and Family
#6
October 14th, 2016 11:39 pm
We are so sorry for your loss and words cannot express how heartbroken we are in hearing of Ned's passing.
You have been in our hearts and prayers and know that God has welcomed him with open arms.
Wishing I were closer to help you get thru this time of grief but I am only a phone call away,much love to you and your family.May God bless you always love Maryand Family.w
Julie Zapata
#5
October 14th, 2016 9:38 pm
Dear Scott and family.
My condolences and best wishes.
Love,
Julie
Jean Sanchelli Adamsky
#4
October 14th, 2016 9:13 pm
Tammy, Mark, Mason & Matt
My love and prayers to you all. Nothing so special as a Dad & Pop who were our world. To loose them fractures the heart in so many ways. They never forsake us and will remain with you only sight unseen. He will be your guardian angel, your strength as you navigate forward,your warmth on a cold winter's night. Watch over your Mom and love her as he did and for that he will LOVE YOU MORE. God Bless him and may he rest in eternal peace!
Aunt Phyllis and Uncle Pete
#3
October 14th, 2016 8:03 pm
Scott, Jodie and family
We are so shocked and sorry about the death of your dear father. We have many memories of happy times together and he will be dearly missed. Our hearts and prayers go out to your entire family at this sorrowful and tragic time.
Jean Scharf
#2
October 14th, 2016 6:34 pm
Very sorry for your loss. Scott, he lives on with what he has instilled in his family.
He is not suffering. The family will miss him and find comfort in each other.
Lisa Stone
#1
October 14th, 2016 5:59 pm
Scott, please accept my condolences on the passing of your dad. I know how difficult it is to lose a father and only wish you strength and peace as you move ahead. Remembering all your good times will bring a smile. Hugs and prayers.
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