John W. O'Donnell, Jr., 73, of Zellwood, Florida, passed away October 26, 2015. John was born September 12, 1942 in Queens, New York. John was a graduate of Bennington Catholic High School class of 61 and Southern Vermont College with a Bachelor's in business in 1976.
He was a Welfare Fraud Investigator for the State of Vermont. John was a passionate sport
enthusiast routing for his teams NY Mets, NY Giants and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. John looked forward to his summers spent in Vermont with his wife, family and grandchildren. John is survived by his loving wife Julie O'Donnell of Zellwood, FL. Children: Mari O'Donnell-Midurski and husband Frank of Eagle Bridge, NY, John O'Donnell and wife Veronica of North Bennington, VT, Sister's Frances Fitzpatrick of Washingtonville, NY and Elizabeth Brillon of Bennington, VT. And many nieces and nephews. John loved his grandchildren dearly Kullen and Maggie Mae O'Donnell. Jodi, Faith and Greg Midurski. The family would ask to remember John in your thoughts and prayers as he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. There will be a celebration of life for John at a later date in Vermont.
An Irish Blessing:
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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