Edward J. O’Donnell of West Grove

Edward J. O’Donnell
Edward J. O’Donnell

Edward J. O’Donnell, 77, of West Grove, died Friday, Nov. 20, at his residence. He was the husband of Stella Siedzikowski O’Donnell, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Carmelita Browne O’Donnell.

He was a shop planner at the Philadelphia Naval Ship Yard for 28 years, retiring in 1995. Prior to that, he was a policeman on the Philadelphia Police Department for 13 years. After his retirement, he worked for the DuVall Bus Co., driving handicapped children.

Ed enjoyed hunting, fly tying and salmon fishing. He was an avid beekeeper, bird carver, pet lover, and a great storyteller. He especially enjoyed being with his family and friends.

He was a member of Assumption BVM Catholic Church in West Grove; the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 7585; the Fraternal Order of Police, American Legion in Kennett Square, and the White Clay Creek Fisherman’s Club.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Edward J. O’Donnell, III and his wife Flávia of Boston, Mass.; three daughters, Kelly Ann O’Donnell Clampitt and her husband Corey of Smyrna, Del., Carmelita O’Donnell Senatz and her husband Jonathan of Downingtown, and Erin O’Donnell Shindle and her husband William of Kennett Square; one sister, Kathleen Booth of West Chester; eight grandchildren and four step grandchildren.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Assumption BVM Catholic Church, 300 State Road in West Grove. His funeral mass will follow at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Malachi Cemetery in Londonderry Township.

In memory of Ed, a contribution maybe made to Neighborhood Hospice, 795 East Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19380

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com

Arrangements by the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home in West Grove.

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