John B O’Donnell, EdD
Dunedin, FL
Born April 7, 1944
Died April 24, 2016
Loving father of Erin M and Brendan P O’Donnell. Brother to Ellen Moynihan. Pre-deceased in death by brothers Thomas O’Donnell and James O’Donnell. Uncle to 4 Nieces and Nephew. Originally born and raised in Schenectady, New York. He was enrolled in the ROTC program while in school and then served in the US Army as a 2nd Lieutenant in Europe from 1966 to 1968. After returning to civilian life he married and lived in Vermont, Colorado and Massachusetts. He moved to Dunedin, Florida in 2009 to be near family. His education includes a Bachelors of Arts Degree in 1966 from Siena College. He also had attained a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Goddard College, an EdD Degree from University of Northern Colorado and a Masters Degree from Harvard University in Hospital Administration. He worked as an Administrator in State government for several states including Vermont, Colorado and Massachusetts. He was also an Associate Professor of Education and Social Services in University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont. In lieu of flowers please make any donations to Suncoast Hospice of Pinellas County/Empath Health.
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727-524-9202
Always ready with a salutation and a smile, John will be missed.
John it was a great joy to get to know you these last five years rest in peace.Say hello to all of our fellow Irish friends
Dear John: Rest in peace. You and I were constant companions, and I loved you with all my heart.
God bless you and keep you till we all meet in the master’s kingdom. all my love, John