October 3, 1947 – November 4, 2025
Age 78
Visitation:
Thursday November 6, 2025
5:00 pm -8:00 pm
Funeral Mass:
Friday November 7, 2025
10 am
St. Mary of the Isle Church
315 E. Walnut Street
Long Beach, New York
11561
Interment:
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, New York 11933
Thomas F. Donohue, born Oct. 3, 1947 to Eileen and Thomas Donohue. Tom grew up in Rosedale, Queens. He was in the United States Army 25 th Infantry Division during the Vietnam War. He was wounded multiple times and is a 4 time purple heart recipient. Tom was a dedicated NYC Police Officer for 23 years patrolling the streets of South Jamaica and Far Rockaway receiving endless medals and citations for his bravery. Tom loved his family dearly, he was predeceased by his beautiful loving wife Catherine Mooney. He was the proud father of Tommy(Cheyenne), Mary(Steve) and Sean(Liana). He was the proud grandfather of John, Shannon and Logan.. He was the loving big brother of Diane, Dennis(Kathy), Eddie(Cindy), and Clare. Tom loved to fish, loved Roscoe and the mountains. Tom had the biggest heart, he would do anything for anyone. a proud veteran and loved his family.
We Love You, Our Hero!
Dearest Tommy,
My big brother, best friend and, yes, our hero. You are such a good, good man. A caring, thoughtful, sweet, kind, supportive, brave, capable man with a gigantic heart and a wonderful sense of humor; a steady and calm voice in any storm. Your brotherly love lifts me up and holds me every day. How lucky and blessed I am the universe gave me you as my big brother! You are an amazing father and grandfather, family member and friend who blesses the lives of all who know you. You are deeply loved and will be so greatly missed every day. So greatly missed. We will hold you in our hearts every day. Goodbye for now. It's only goodbye for now. So much love, Di And much love from Terrence and Jesse.
Diane,
I am so sorry for your loss. So many of us have been on the phone during the past few days remembering the wonderful qualities of your brother, Tom. I am so happy that Ray and I were able to spend an afternoon with Tommy just a few weeks ago. He really enjoyed the visit.
One of the good things about getting older is that you can look back on life and realize who was truly your. ‘ BEST FRIEND. ‘
Tom and I have been through 70 years of life together!!
Grammar school, high school ,marriages, and everything in between!! His accomplishments were many! served in U.S. Army and awarded 4 Purple Hearts, SGT. N.Y.P.D, loved father and grandfather.
He has left a tremendous footprint on my mind and in my heart!!
he was and will always be my
“ Best Friend Ever “ and I mean
“” EVER “”
Tom was my supervisor and a mentor. He looked out for me on patrol and helped me get into the detail that I always wanted. He had a great sense of humor, once you got to know him. We spent many days fishing on the Capt Lou together. May He RIP
Sorry for your loss to you and your family