Charles Joseph Donovan Sr., 81, formerly of Avondale, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, at the Pocopson Home after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
Charlie, as he was known to all his family and friends, attended Holy Spirit Catholic Grade School and graduated from Monsignor Bonner High School in 1958. Prior to opening Donovan’s Autobody Shop in Toughkenamon, he worked for Casco Autobody in Philadelphia.
The son of Raymond & Margaret (Wallace) Donovan, he was born on Aug. 24, 1938, in Darby. He was the youngest and last of 16 children. Charlie is proceeded in death by his first wife, Marguerite “Chickie” (Welsh), his second wife, Constance (Welsh-VanHook) and his longtime companion Dawn Geieger. He is survived by five children Maureen Stagliano (John) of Reading, Charles J. Donovan Jr. (Lisa) of West Grove, Daniel J. Donovan (Diane), of Bear, Del., Donald Donovan (Sonja) of Lincoln University, and Dennis Donovan (Nicole) of Lincoln University. Charlie was blessed with nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Charlie's hobbies included bowling, camping, traveling the United States and restoring antique cars. He was a lifetime member of Collingdale Fire Co. No 2.
Everyone who knew Charlie received a smile and a laugh.
He will be missed by the many lives he touched in his 81 years.
Viewing and burial services will be private
To view Charlie’s online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com
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