Born in Fall River, a son of the late James and Rosanna (St. Germain) O’Donnell, he was a lifelong area resident. James was employed for 40 years at Nissan Bakery formerly Guisti’s Baking Co. He was a handyman, and enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, gardening and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was a member of the Gold Wing Association of New Bedford.
He is survived by a daughter, Kathleen O’Donnell and her husband Thomas Vieira of Assonet; a son, Matthew O’ Donnell and his wife Susan of New Bedford, 4 grandchildren, Christopher, Michael, and Nicholas Messier and Lindsey O’Donnell; 8 great-grandchildren, Gabriella, Tiernan, Lilia, Ryan, Camdyn, Harper, Cali and Jordyn Messier. He was the father of the late Dennis O’Donnell.
Services are in the care of ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745. Burial is private. To leave a note of condolence: rock-funeralhome.com
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