Donovan, John J., 54, of Coral Springs, passed away October 7, 2012. John was born July 5, 1958 in Staten Island, New York to the late John B and Gemma (nee Terzo) Donovan. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 35 years, Rose, daughters, Nicole (Josh) Freedman, Ashley Donovan, grandchildren, Taylor and Dylan Freedman, sister Lea (Sal) Amico, aunt and uncle, Rae and George Donovan, mother-in-law, MaryAnn Venezia, sister-in-law, Patricia (Thomas) Ernst, nieces, Josephine Amico, Gemma Amico, Megan Ernst, nephews, Anthony Amico and Nicholas Ernst. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 2:00 - 4:00 & 6:00 - 8:00pm at Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 1655 University Drive, Coral Springs where funeral services will be held at 7:00pm.