1929
Cornelius
2018
Cornelius James O'Donnell
May 10, 1929 — October 20, 2018
Neil graduated from St. Gabriel High School in 1947, then graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelors in 1951, was with the United States Marines from 1952 until 1954, he would then go on to graduate with a Law degree from Georgetown University.
He worked as an attorney for the Bureau of Hearings and Appeals until his retirement.
Some of his hobbies included photography, which he did for the Marines, horse racing, playing pool, and song writing. Neil was also an active member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children; James O'Donnell and wife Patti, Clare Mullee and husband Joe, Ann Utt and husband Derek, and Michael O'Donnell and partner Mark. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, his daughter Mary O’Donnell of Frederick, and sister Mary O’Donnell Brislin of Hazleton.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 118 East 2nd Street, Frederick, MD 21701. Interment will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Neil’s name to So Others Might Eat, 71 O Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001.
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