October 7, 1970 – July 21, 2025

Jeffrey Donohue age 54, beloved son and brother passed away on July 21, 2025. Jeffrey was the youngest and fourth child of Lawrence and Vida Donohue. He was born October 7, 1970 and grew up in Wantagh. He graduated Wantagh High School in 1988 and enjoyed a career as a talented craftsman across various industries. He was an avid surfer and moved to Palm Beach Florida in the mid-nineties to enjoy his passion year-round. Jeff was a kind and generous soul who cared deeply for his friends and family. He returned to the northeast in 2013 to help his mother care for his father, Lawrence and Uncle Edward. Jeffrey is survived by his devoted mother Vida Donohue and his siblings Lynne Donohue Freeman (husband Jim), Joseph Donohue (partner Ellen), Vida Donohue Shaver (husband Rob) and nephews Jack Freeman, Jimmy Freeman and Travis Shaver. He will be missed dearly by all his loving family and friends.

Jeffrey Donohue Obituary

Donohue – Jeffrey Lawrence, age 54, beloved son and brother, passed away on July 21, 2025. Jeffrey was the youngest and fourth child of Lawrence and Vida Donohue. He was born October 7, 1970, and grew up in Wantagh. He was an avid surfer and moved to Palm Beach, FL, in the early nineties to enjoy his passion year-round. Jeff was a kind and generous soul who cared deeply for his friends and family. He returned to the northeast around 2014 to help his mother care for his father and Uncle Edward. Jeffrey is survived by his devoted mother, Vida Donohue; his siblings, Lynne Donohue Freeman (husband Jim), Joseph Donohue (partner Ellen), Vida Donohue Shaver (husband Rob); and

nephews, Jack Freeman, Jimmy

Freeman and Travis Shaver.

He will be missed dearly by all his loving family and friends. A service will be held at Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, Seaford, NY on Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 4-7 PM. In place of flowers, donations may be made to the Quest Autism Foundation https://www.questnj.org/donate

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