Oswego Palladium-Times, Wednesday, March 4, 1931
Charles H. Donoghue, former prominent railroad man, died late Tuesday afternoon at the family house, 39 East Sixth street. Although in failing health for some time past, almost since his retirement about a year ago, Mr. Donoghue was able to be out until a week ago.
Mr. Donoghue had an active and varied life. He was a son of Margaret Williams and the late John Donoghue and was a lifelong resident of Oswego. His education was received at St. Paul's school and the Oswego High school. Mr. Donoghue was engaged in retail business and manufacturing at various times, but most of his adult life was spent as a railroad worker with the N.Y.O. & W. as car inspector and chief car inspector. In 1904 he entered the employ of the New York Central in the inspection department and in 1914 became assistant general car foreman. His duties took him to many places on the Central lines and he had an extended and close acquaintances with railroad workers and executives from Massena to Buffalo and in many other points. He retired in February, 1930.
Interested in political and public questions from young manhood, Mr. Donoghue was ward committeeman from the Second ward and at one time chairman of the Democratic city committee. He attended state and national party conventions and meetings of county, city and ward bodies. Mr. Donoghue was supervisor from the Second ward for two years, in 1892 and 1893, and later served as a Commissioner of the Department of Education. He continued his interest in civic and political matters, but declined to accept other public office, although often asked to do so.
Mr. Donoghue was a communicant of St. Paul's church and was affiliated with the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of Oswego Council, Knights of Columbus, and of Oswego Assembly, Fourth Degree, K. of C. In railroad circles he was a charter member of the R. W. & O. Pioneers, and a member of the Master Car Builders' Association.
Friends and acquaintances of Mr. Donoghue on the railroad and in other walks of life will sincerely lament his passing. He was fair and just in his relations with his associates and was of kind and friendly disposition. Mr. Donoghue was particularly devoted to his home and was happiest in the family circle. Sincere sympathy will be extended to his wife and family.
Mr. Donoghue is survived by his mother, Mrs. Margaret Mead, Greenfield, Mo.; his widow, Mrs. Dora Donoghue; five sons, John F. Donoghue, Oswego; Seymour J. Donoghue, Syracuse; Raymond L. Donoghue, New York city, and Paul J. Donoghue, Oswego; two daughters, Rose E. Donoghue, Oswego, and Dorothea M. Donoghue, Amityville, L. I., and eight grandchildren; also by a half-brother Ira Mead, and a half-sister Mrs. James Bell, Greensfield, Mo.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at St. Paul's church.
Charles H. Donoghue, former prominent railroad man, died late Tuesday afternoon at the family house, 39 East Sixth street. Although in failing health for some time past, almost since his retirement about a year ago, Mr. Donoghue was able to be out until a week ago.
Mr. Donoghue had an active and varied life. He was a son of Margaret Williams and the late John Donoghue and was a lifelong resident of Oswego. His education was received at St. Paul's school and the Oswego High school. Mr. Donoghue was engaged in retail business and manufacturing at various times, but most of his adult life was spent as a railroad worker with the N.Y.O. & W. as car inspector and chief car inspector. In 1904 he entered the employ of the New York Central in the inspection department and in 1914 became assistant general car foreman. His duties took him to many places on the Central lines and he had an extended and close acquaintances with railroad workers and executives from Massena to Buffalo and in many other points. He retired in February, 1930.
Interested in political and public questions from young manhood, Mr. Donoghue was ward committeeman from the Second ward and at one time chairman of the Democratic city committee. He attended state and national party conventions and meetings of county, city and ward bodies. Mr. Donoghue was supervisor from the Second ward for two years, in 1892 and 1893, and later served as a Commissioner of the Department of Education. He continued his interest in civic and political matters, but declined to accept other public office, although often asked to do so.
Mr. Donoghue was a communicant of St. Paul's church and was affiliated with the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of Oswego Council, Knights of Columbus, and of Oswego Assembly, Fourth Degree, K. of C. In railroad circles he was a charter member of the R. W. & O. Pioneers, and a member of the Master Car Builders' Association.
Friends and acquaintances of Mr. Donoghue on the railroad and in other walks of life will sincerely lament his passing. He was fair and just in his relations with his associates and was of kind and friendly disposition. Mr. Donoghue was particularly devoted to his home and was happiest in the family circle. Sincere sympathy will be extended to his wife and family.
Mr. Donoghue is survived by his mother, Mrs. Margaret Mead, Greenfield, Mo.; his widow, Mrs. Dora Donoghue; five sons, John F. Donoghue, Oswego; Seymour J. Donoghue, Syracuse; Raymond L. Donoghue, New York city, and Paul J. Donoghue, Oswego; two daughters, Rose E. Donoghue, Oswego, and Dorothea M. Donoghue, Amityville, L. I., and eight grandchildren; also by a half-brother Ira Mead, and a half-sister Mrs. James Bell, Greensfield, Mo.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at St. Paul's church.
Oswego Palladium-Times, Wednesday, March 4, 1931
Charles H. Donoghue, former prominent railroad man, died late Tuesday afternoon at the family house, 39 East Sixth street. Although in failing health for some time past, almost since his retirement about a year ago, Mr. Donoghue was able to be out until a week ago.
Mr. Donoghue had an active and varied life. He was a son of Margaret Williams and the late John Donoghue and was a lifelong resident of Oswego. His education was received at St. Paul's school and the Oswego High school. Mr. Donoghue was engaged in retail business and manufacturing at various times, but most of his adult life was spent as a railroad worker with the N.Y.O. & W. as car inspector and chief car inspector. In 1904 he entered the employ of the New York Central in the inspection department and in 1914 became assistant general car foreman. His duties took him to many places on the Central lines and he had an extended and close acquaintances with railroad workers and executives from Massena to Buffalo and in many other points. He retired in February, 1930.
Interested in political and public questions from young manhood, Mr. Donoghue was ward committeeman from the Second ward and at one time chairman of the Democratic city committee. He attended state and national party conventions and meetings of county, city and ward bodies. Mr. Donoghue was supervisor from the Second ward for two years, in 1892 and 1893, and later served as a Commissioner of the Department of Education. He continued his interest in civic and political matters, but declined to accept other public office, although often asked to do so.
Mr. Donoghue was a communicant of St. Paul's church and was affiliated with the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of Oswego Council, Knights of Columbus, and of Oswego Assembly, Fourth Degree, K. of C. In railroad circles he was a charter member of the R. W. & O. Pioneers, and a member of the Master Car Builders' Association.
Friends and acquaintances of Mr. Donoghue on the railroad and in other walks of life will sincerely lament his passing. He was fair and just in his relations with his associates and was of kind and friendly disposition. Mr. Donoghue was particularly devoted to his home and was happiest in the family circle. Sincere sympathy will be extended to his wife and family.
Mr. Donoghue is survived by his mother, Mrs. Margaret Mead, Greenfield, Mo.; his widow, Mrs. Dora Donoghue; five sons, John F. Donoghue, Oswego; Seymour J. Donoghue, Syracuse; Raymond L. Donoghue, New York city, and Paul J. Donoghue, Oswego; two daughters, Rose E. Donoghue, Oswego, and Dorothea M. Donoghue, Amityville, L. I., and eight grandchildren; also by a half-brother Ira Mead, and a half-sister Mrs. James Bell, Greensfield, Mo.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at St. Paul's church.
Charles H. Donoghue, former prominent railroad man, died late Tuesday afternoon at the family house, 39 East Sixth street. Although in failing health for some time past, almost since his retirement about a year ago, Mr. Donoghue was able to be out until a week ago.
Mr. Donoghue had an active and varied life. He was a son of Margaret Williams and the late John Donoghue and was a lifelong resident of Oswego. His education was received at St. Paul's school and the Oswego High school. Mr. Donoghue was engaged in retail business and manufacturing at various times, but most of his adult life was spent as a railroad worker with the N.Y.O. & W. as car inspector and chief car inspector. In 1904 he entered the employ of the New York Central in the inspection department and in 1914 became assistant general car foreman. His duties took him to many places on the Central lines and he had an extended and close acquaintances with railroad workers and executives from Massena to Buffalo and in many other points. He retired in February, 1930.
Interested in political and public questions from young manhood, Mr. Donoghue was ward committeeman from the Second ward and at one time chairman of the Democratic city committee. He attended state and national party conventions and meetings of county, city and ward bodies. Mr. Donoghue was supervisor from the Second ward for two years, in 1892 and 1893, and later served as a Commissioner of the Department of Education. He continued his interest in civic and political matters, but declined to accept other public office, although often asked to do so.
Mr. Donoghue was a communicant of St. Paul's church and was affiliated with the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of Oswego Council, Knights of Columbus, and of Oswego Assembly, Fourth Degree, K. of C. In railroad circles he was a charter member of the R. W. & O. Pioneers, and a member of the Master Car Builders' Association.
Friends and acquaintances of Mr. Donoghue on the railroad and in other walks of life will sincerely lament his passing. He was fair and just in his relations with his associates and was of kind and friendly disposition. Mr. Donoghue was particularly devoted to his home and was happiest in the family circle. Sincere sympathy will be extended to his wife and family.
Mr. Donoghue is survived by his mother, Mrs. Margaret Mead, Greenfield, Mo.; his widow, Mrs. Dora Donoghue; five sons, John F. Donoghue, Oswego; Seymour J. Donoghue, Syracuse; Raymond L. Donoghue, New York city, and Paul J. Donoghue, Oswego; two daughters, Rose E. Donoghue, Oswego, and Dorothea M. Donoghue, Amityville, L. I., and eight grandchildren; also by a half-brother Ira Mead, and a half-sister Mrs. James Bell, Greensfield, Mo.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at St. Paul's church.
Family Members
Parents
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Records on Ancestry
Advertisement
