ROBERT EMMETT "MONK" DONELON, SR. age 86. Beloved husband of the late Alice (nee Dougherty); father of John (Kathleen), Eileen Franko (Andrew), Dennis (Susan), Brian (Kim), Tim (Patti), Maureen Chambers (Michael), Terry (Sue) and the late Robert Emmett Jr., Kathleen and Mary Brigid; grandfather of 25; great grandfather of three; brother of Ceil McManaman and the late Marie Supina, John, Martin, Peggy Ditzel and James; uncle and friend of many. Emmett was the founder of the American Abatement Corp. and the St. Ignatius of Antioch Vatican City basketball league. The Donelon family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Ennis Court for their beautiful care of their dad. Passed away Sept. 2, 2017. Funeral Mass Friday, Sept. 8, St. Ignatius of Antioch Church at 10:00 AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS THURSDAY 3-8 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Rev. John Cregan Chapel, at Ennis Court, 13315 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 or to St. Ignatius of Antioch Church restoration fund, 10205 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH 44111.
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