Dr. Richard Edward Donovan's Obituary
Dr. Richard Edward Donovan passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at age 61.
Beloved husband of Jane Woods Donovan. Loving father of step-daughter, Alexandra Perkins and sons Robert Edward and Michael Glen Donovan. Son of the late Anne Tanzola Donovan and Edward Donovan. Brother of Lawrence Edward Donovan, William Akira Donovan, Maureen Makiko La Selva and the late Robert Edward Donovan.
Dr. Donovan was a native of East Orange, NJ and a longtime resident of Abita Springs, LA where he had a medical practice in Mandeville, Covington and Bogalusa. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and his many patients.
Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral Mass at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 11:00 AM with visitation on Saturday from 10:00 AM until Mass time.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Dr. Donovan be made to the Alzheimers Foundation.
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