Patricia Anne Donovan

In Loving Memory of

Patricia A. Donovan

Born to Us March 23, 1939  -  Entered into Eternal Life June 20, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of Patricia A. Donovan (née Kilkenny) announces her passing on June 20,2023 on Long Island, NY. She was 84 years old.

Patricia was the beloved wife of Joseph G. Donovan for 59 years and the devoted mother of Joseph, Erin Mone (née Donovan) and Ryan. Loving mother-in-law of Patricia Donovan, Christopher Mone and Elisabeth Donovan and grandmother to her 11 adoring grandchildren that were the light of her life.

Pat was the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Rita) Kilkenny and sister to Jack, Timothy and Robert. She is survived by her cherished sister Mary Anne Smolka. Pat was born and raised in the Bronx, NY and has been lovingly known as “Tisha from the Bronx,”  where she attended Our Lady of Solace Roman Catholic School and St. Helena's High School.

Pat and Joe met at an Irish American dance and with a shared love of their Irish heritage, they opened and operated Donovan’s Pub in Woodside, NY and Donovan’s of Bayside in Bayside, NY, for over 50 years. Pat was forever grateful to the many customers and employees who helped to make these popular gathering places a success.

Pat and her husband Joe, raised their family in Manhasset and Westhampton Beach, NY before retiring. Afterwards they also enjoyed many happy years in Jupiter, Florida.

A truly wonderful lady, Pat was loved by all who knew her. She was known for her deep faith, her kind and understanding heart, her sense of humor, her beautiful singing voice, her love of Irish music, her intelligence, her wise advice, her keen bridge skills and her deep commitment to friends and family.

The entire family would like to thank everyone for their outpouring of prayers and support.

A wake will be held Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm at Werner Rothwell Funeral Home, 60 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach NY 11978.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at The Church of Immaculate Conception in Westhampton for Pat on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 11:00 am. There will then be a luncheon reception immediately following at Westhampton Country Club, 35 Potunk Lane, Westhampton, NY

A private graveside service will take place on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Holy Rood at 12 noon.