Thomas Donegan
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Thomas D. Donegan, Sr, (98) formerly of St. Petersburg, passed away on July 14, 2020. He was born in New York City on September 28, 1921 to Michael and Irene Donegan (nee Buehler). In 1939 he graduated from Stuyvesant High School and enlisted in the US Army. He served in World War II and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1965. In 1966 he joined the faculty of St. Petersburg Junior College where he taught History, Government and ROTC courses until retiring in 1988. After retirement he enjoyed his cherished pastimes of his trains (model and live steam), national and international travel and his much loved family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and loving wife of almost 50 years, Louise McKee Donegan. He is survived by his son, Thomas Donegan Jr., Raleigh, NC; grandson LTC (Ret) Thomas Donegan III (Heather), Fredericksburg, VA; granddaughter Catherine Donegan Blitch (James), Raleigh, NC; great grandchildren Ansley, Evan, Brayden and Jared Donegan and Thomas Blitch and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by adopted family of more than 25 years, Don and Michaela Albon (Ponte Vedra, FL), and more adopted family in England and Ireland.
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