Jim is survived by his wife Diane and his father James Sr.. Dearly loved father of Kenneth (Debra), Jennifer (Robert), and Matthew. Loving brother of Cindy (Ray) and Mark (Rebecca). Cherished grandfather of Emilia, Jack, Noah and Judah. Jim is predeceased by his mother Ann.
Jim was born on January 16th, 1957 in New York, NY. He graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft and completed his B.S. at Villanova University. While working in a local grocery store, he met and eventually married Diane Grieb in 1981. Jim earned his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Philadelphia School of Podiatric Medicine in 1983. The couple then moved to Toms River, where Jim opened his podiatry practice in 1984. His legacy in the field of podiatry will carry on with his eldest son, Dr. Kenneth Donovan, alongside Dr. Jayson Choi, who will proudly continue his practice and the care of his adoring patients.
Over the last 35 years, Dr. Jim Donovan has been a fixture in the Toms River community. He has treated over 60,000 patients, performed over 2,000 surgeries and was in private practice up until this year. With active roles coaching youth sports teams, providing professional leadership at Community Medical Center, completing 3 marathons and 1 half triathlon, and his ardent love of dogs, he set an unforgettable example to all about hard work, dedication and compassion. His children will always remember him as a kind and gentle father, with an unmatched zest for life, who always encouraged them to pursue their goals.
A celebration of Dr. Jim Donovan’s life is scheduled for Saturday, May 15, at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home 3pm to 6pm. In lieu of flowers a donation to The Popcorn Park Zoo in Lacey Township would be a kind remembrance to Jim.
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