Patrick James Donnery
January 4, 1955—February 17, 2024
Highland Falls, NY
Highland Falls, NY native Patrick James Donnery, most recently of Palisades, NY, passed away peacefully after a short battle with Covid on February 17, 2024 at Pascack Valley Hospital, Westwood, NJ with his family at his side.
Patrick was born in Cornwall, NY, on January 4, 1955 to James F. and Dorothy McCabe Donnery, who both predeceased him. He is also pre-deceased by his brother, James F. Donnery II.
Pat, affectionately known as “Red”, was a 1973 graduate of James I. O’Neill High School in Highland Falls and was honorably discharged from the US Army in 1975 after serving in Germany.
Patrick retired in 2011 after a career as a member of Boilermakers Local #5, Floral Park, NY.
Patrick is survived by his beloved children: son Patrick James “PJ” Donnery of Wheatley Heights, NY; daughter Erin Kate Donnery of Raleigh, NC; sister-in-law, Gail McCue Donnery of Syracuse, NY; former spouse Kathleen Delaney Donnery of Goldens Bridge, NY and his partner, Diane Dunleavy Donnelly of Palisades, NY; as well as many cousins.
Visitation was held on Friday, February 23, 2024, at William F. Hogan Funeral Home, 135 Main St., Highland Falls, NY. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Sacred Heart Church, 353 Main St., Highland Falls, NY. Interment followed at Eagle Valley Cemetery.
Many thanks to Family and Friends who traveled from near and far to honor Patrick.