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Joseph, died at 44 in 1997, murdered in his sleep in New Orleans. Four people were living in the house and all of them were killed.
Prosecutors said a drifter used a stone from the porch foundation to bludgeon Joseph. The housemates had allowed him to stay for a while but he grew angry when asked to leave, according to news reports at the time. Douglas Whitton was convicted on four counts of first degree murder and sentenced to life.
Contributed by Virginian (#47189242).
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DONOVAN Joseph Anthony, Jr. died October 17, 1997, 44 years old.
Beloved son of Ann Matthews and the late Joseph Anthony Donovan, Sr.
Stepson of Gerald Matthews.
Loving brother of Kathleen Donovan Orlick, Michele Donovan DiPiano, Kevin Michael, Patrice Donovan O'Donnell, Mary Donovan Grab, John Michael, and Anne Theresa Donovan.
Dear friend of Linda Hines.
Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive relatives and friends, Thursday evening, from 7-9 PM at Feeney Funeral Home, Inc., 232 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, 1 1 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Ridgewood. Burial will follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 2550 Route 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-4301 .
The Ridgewood News
23 October 1997 Page 8
Contributor: Paul (48889809)
Joseph, died at 44 in 1997, murdered in his sleep in New Orleans. Four people were living in the house and all of them were killed.
Prosecutors said a drifter used a stone from the porch foundation to bludgeon Joseph. The housemates had allowed him to stay for a while but he grew angry when asked to leave, according to news reports at the time. Douglas Whitton was convicted on four counts of first degree murder and sentenced to life.
Contributed by Virginian (#47189242).
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DONOVAN Joseph Anthony, Jr. died October 17, 1997, 44 years old.
Beloved son of Ann Matthews and the late Joseph Anthony Donovan, Sr.
Stepson of Gerald Matthews.
Loving brother of Kathleen Donovan Orlick, Michele Donovan DiPiano, Kevin Michael, Patrice Donovan O'Donnell, Mary Donovan Grab, John Michael, and Anne Theresa Donovan.
Dear friend of Linda Hines.
Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive relatives and friends, Thursday evening, from 7-9 PM at Feeney Funeral Home, Inc., 232 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, 1 1 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Ridgewood. Burial will follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 2550 Route 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-4301 .
The Ridgewood News
23 October 1997 Page 8
Contributor: Paul (48889809)
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Joseph, died at 44 in 1997, murdered in his sleep in New Orleans. Four people were living in the house and all of them were killed.
Prosecutors said a drifter used a stone from the porch foundation to bludgeon Joseph. The housemates had allowed him to stay for a while but he grew angry when asked to leave, according to news reports at the time. Douglas Whitton was convicted on four counts of first degree murder and sentenced to life.
Contributed by Virginian (#47189242).
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DONOVAN Joseph Anthony, Jr. died October 17, 1997, 44 years old.
Beloved son of Ann Matthews and the late Joseph Anthony Donovan, Sr.
Stepson of Gerald Matthews.
Loving brother of Kathleen Donovan Orlick, Michele Donovan DiPiano, Kevin Michael, Patrice Donovan O'Donnell, Mary Donovan Grab, John Michael, and Anne Theresa Donovan.
Dear friend of Linda Hines.
Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive relatives and friends, Thursday evening, from 7-9 PM at Feeney Funeral Home, Inc., 232 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, 1 1 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Ridgewood. Burial will follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 2550 Route 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-4301 .
The Ridgewood News
23 October 1997 Page 8
Contributor: Paul (48889809)
Joseph, died at 44 in 1997, murdered in his sleep in New Orleans. Four people were living in the house and all of them were killed.
Prosecutors said a drifter used a stone from the porch foundation to bludgeon Joseph. The housemates had allowed him to stay for a while but he grew angry when asked to leave, according to news reports at the time. Douglas Whitton was convicted on four counts of first degree murder and sentenced to life.
Contributed by Virginian (#47189242).
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DONOVAN Joseph Anthony, Jr. died October 17, 1997, 44 years old.
Beloved son of Ann Matthews and the late Joseph Anthony Donovan, Sr.
Stepson of Gerald Matthews.
Loving brother of Kathleen Donovan Orlick, Michele Donovan DiPiano, Kevin Michael, Patrice Donovan O'Donnell, Mary Donovan Grab, John Michael, and Anne Theresa Donovan.
Dear friend of Linda Hines.
Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive relatives and friends, Thursday evening, from 7-9 PM at Feeney Funeral Home, Inc., 232 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, 1 1 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Ridgewood. Burial will follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 2550 Route 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-4301 .
The Ridgewood News
23 October 1997 Page 8
Contributor: Paul (48889809)
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