O’Donnell, Frank “Hank” J., 90, of Pembroke Pines, a member of the greatest generation, passed away peacefully Friday, April 16. He is survived by his bride of 66 yrs. Clare O’Donnell, and his children; Frank O’Donnell pre-deseased by Margaret, Diane Yardley Morris Robert, Bunny Cullen John, Eileen McDonnell Bill. Always the family man, Frank was blessed with 16 grandchildren; Kelly Oreper, Frank O’Donnell, Michelle Brooks, John Yardley, Chuck Yardley, Dan Yardley, Kevin Yardley, Tim Yardley, Jennie Yardley, Christy Williams, Michael Cullen, Ryan Cullen, Bill McDonnell, Brian McDonnell, Sean McDonnell and Erin McDonnell, and 15 great grandchildren. Frank was a Hall of Fame Mummer from Philadelphia and thrilled millions of people with Mummer for over forty years. He is in heaven dancing to the Mummer strut with all his Mummers. Hank worked into his ninetieth year with his son-in-law John T. Cullen as an accountant and he will be missed by the many clients and friends who knew him as “Hollywood Hank”. A veteran of WWII, he served as a Captain in the European Theater and was part of the Normandy assault to free Europe. To Frank and fellow soldiers, we thank you for your sacrifice and remain forever grateful for saving the free world. Hank will live forever in the hearts and minds of his family, may he be blessed with peace and happiness with his God and savior. Friends may visit from 7 PM to 9 PM, at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 100 S. Douglas Rd., Pembroke Pines . Funeral Services will be Wednesday morning, Apr. 21, at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church. Family has requested in luie of flowers donation can be made to St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 701 N. Hiatus Road, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026
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David Horwitz (Philadelphia PA US)
April 18, 2010, 12:00 am
Uncle Hank was the embodiment of why they call his generation “the greatest.”
And he was fun to be with.
Betty Horwitz & Len Bernardo (Las Vegas NV US)
April 18, 2010, 12:00 am
Uncle Hank brought his banjo and was the music at my wedding reception at my parents’ house. Couldn’t ask for a better musician. Thanks for the wonderful memories.
Love,
Your niece, Betty
Dan & Nancy Horwitz (Tulsa OK US)
April 18, 2010, 12:00 am
Our sincere prayers and best wishes, along with our fondest memories are with the family of our Uncle Hank at this time. I will always remember the many happy times we shared as family back in the Good OL’ Days!
Eleanor Horwitz Walling (Parkside PA US)
April 18, 2010, 12:00 am
My sympathy to all of Uncle Hank’s family. How blessed you were to have him with you for so many wonderful years. I can never remember seeing him without a smile on his face and a kind word on his lips. Rest in peace, my Godfather.
Barbara & Vince Malovich (Mt. Laurel NJ US)
April 19, 2010, 12:00 am
Our family is thinking of all of the O’Donnell’s at this time. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. Our deepest sympathy. Uncle Hank was also the music along with a few other mummers at my wedding many years ago. We will always remember all the good times with him.
Chuck Elliott (Wenonah NJ US)
April 20, 2010, 12:00 am
You will always be in our hearts.
Lorri Weber & Jim Walaszek (St Charles IL US)
April 20, 2010, 12:00 am
Our sincere sympathy to all of the O’Donnells. What great memories we have of Uncle Hank and how lucky we were to have him with us for so long. He will be missed
John Weber (Pitman NJ US)
April 22, 2010, 12:00 am
My memories of Uncle Hank are of him always having a good time and really enjoying himself. What a way to be remembered. Aunt Clare, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.