William J. Donnelly's Obituary
William J. Donnelly, 87, of Sun City Center, passed away on July 21, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Bill was diagnosed with lung cancer in March. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Monica; his children Suzanne McKibben, Robert Donnelly, Robyn Robertson and William Donnelly; son-in-law Lyle Robertson and daughter-in-law Syreeta Donnelly and many grandchildren. Bill was predeceased by his daughter Linda Schenkel. He was born and raised in Manchester, NH, where he was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Catholic High School. Bill was self-employed for most of his life as a car dealer/salesman as well as a marina owner. He will be remembered as a good husband, father, friend along with hardworking and honest. Bill had moved to CT and lived there for many years before moving to St. Petersburg. He was in a tragic boating accident in 1982 and spent long days/weeks in intensive care. Bill made the move to Sun City Center from Gulfport. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to Lifepath Hospice.
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