The Stamford Democrats Sadly Note The Passing of Our Vice Chairman

Donald Donahue

We will miss him dearly.

Don Donahue

Obituary as Published in the Stamford Advocate on 6/4/2009

DONALD T. DONAHUE JR. Donald T. Donahue Jr., of Stamford, CT passed away on Monday, June 1, 2009 at the age of 61. He was born in Stamford on March 10, 1948 and was the son of Donald T. Donahue, Sr. and Mary (Lambert) Donahue. Don was employed by The Property Group. He was Transportation Director for Stamford Public Schools and served as Public Works Commissioner from 1989-1991. A lifelong native of Stamford, he was very active in local politics. Don was vice chairman of the Stamford Democratic City Committee, a member of the Board of Representatives, 8th District, from 1979-1989, and Democratic State Central Committeeman. He served as coordinator of the Rides to Polls program, largely because he knew the city of Stamford and its streets so well. He was also an active member of the Cove Neighborhood Association, Board of Directors of Colonial Gardens Condominium Association, the Pulaski Democratic Club, and the Board of the Directors of the Northrop Little League. He is survived by wife, Kathleen Keeler Donahue; a son, Patrick Donahue; his parents, Donald and Mary Donahue; a brother, Paul Donahue of Stamford and a sister, Karen Humby, of Fairfield, CT. Several nieces and nephews also survive him. Family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, June 5th from 4pm to 8pm at the Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, in Stamford, CT. A mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 6th at 10 am at St. Maurice's Roman Catholic Church, 358 Glenbrook Road, in Stamford, CT. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations in Mr. Donahue's memory to the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care of Southwestern CT, 1029 East Main Street, Stamford, CT 06902 (www.vnhcsw.org) or, to the Northrop Little League, c/o Jerry Pia, 35 Crescent Street, Stamford, CT 06902.

Bob Costello

Bob Costello passed away at his home on Friday, September 12, 2008 at the age of 67. He had a  nineteen year career with the the City of Stamford in the Parking and Meters Department, and worked for Burndy Co. for 17 years. He was a Democratic member of the Board of Representatives, the Democratic City Committee, and the Pulaski Democratic Club for many years. Bob was a longtime dedicated volunteer for Democratic candidates. Bob Costello will be missed by the Stamford Democrats.

Ruby Blackwell

Ruby Blackwell passed away September 17, 2008 at the age of 76. She was a current Democratic member of the Board of Representatives, representing the 9th District on the West Side for the last ten years. She was a longtime member of the Democratic City Committee. Ruby was a dedicated volunteer at the United Baptist Church and for many community and charitable organizations. She resided on the West Side for 50 years—half a century, and was a staunch  advocate for its residents.  All of Stamford mourns the passing of Ruby Blackwell.