Tom Donahue

October 14, 1946 - December 10, 2020

William Thomas "Tom" Donahue,74, of The Villages, Florida, sadly and unexpectedly passed from this life on Thursday, December 10, 2020, in the Emergency Room of The Villages Hospital, Florida. He was born October 14, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late, William and Rosemary (Duncan) Donahue. The oldest sibling, Tom was one of the eight Donahue children to be influenced by Catholic virtues and traditional values that were embedded by a private education received at Holy Cross in Indianapolis. After graduating from Arsenal Tech High School, Tom proudly joined the United States Marine Corps., where he actively served in the Vietnam War for two years and continued with the reserves for the remaining two. After received his honorable discharge, Tom joined the Indiana Carpenters Union, Local #60, where he held 20 plus years of membership and began his career in the construction industry, retiring as a general superintendent. Tom was an avid golfer, proud red winged republican and an overall loyal, loving and truly dedicated family man. His infectious laugh and jokes will forever be remembered, and his legacy was built by his willingness to provide, his strong work ethic and quick wittedness. Tom's love for his wife, children and grandchildren were the drive behind his determination to live a life of purpose in providing for those that he loved most. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Donna Donahue; seven children, Jamie, Shannon, Colleen, Heather (Steve), Amber, Kelly, and Shawn; six siblings, Steve, Kathy, Jimmy, Kevin, Denny, and Mary (Mea); along with the 19 grandchildren;15 great- grandchildren; a fur daughter, Zoe, in additional to a host of extended family members and friends. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tim Donahue; and one grandson, Daulton Donahue. Tom’s warm demeanor and giant presence will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know and love him. Due to current county and state COVID-19 guidelines, public gatherings must be limited to no more than 25 people. Attendees are required to provide their own masks and wear facial coverings throughout the duration of services. Please be mindful of social distancing and avoid all personal contact to slow the spreading of the virus. Immediate family and close friends will be gathering during designated times and visitation will be from 3 to 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Additional calling will begin at 12 Noon on Monday, December 21, 2020, at the Funeral Home and services will be livestreamed on Facebook. A Celebration of Life Service will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. Excess attendees will be asked to proceed to their vehicles where they can connect to WIFI, courtesy of the funeral home, to view the service on Facebook Live. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in Tom's memory search Facebook for Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel @MonroviaFuneralHome or visit his tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com.