John L. Donovan Jr., of West Roxbury, born January 9, 1958, sadly passed away on January 21, 2021, he will be missed by many.  John is survived by his wife Tammy Mancuso Donovan of 20 years, his loving son Connor and adoring daughter Giavanna.  Son of the late John and Eileen Donovan. Brother of William and the late Annmarie Donovan, Tricia and her husband Douglas McLeod, Kathleen and her husband Anthony Bruzzese, Ellen and her husband Mark Bower and Edward and his wife Ellen Donovan, his fourteen in-laws, four nieces, thirteen nephews and 4 great nephews.

A plumber of 30 years and a jack of all trades, John enjoyed family, friends, parties and keeping his lawn green.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 25, 2021 from 2:00 pm. to 7:00 p.m. In the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St, West Roxbury. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Holy Name Church 1689 Centre St., West Roxbury, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery.

John's Funeral Mass can be viewed via livestream at www.lawlerfuneralhome.com  under the obituary of John L. Donovan Jr.

Donations may be made in John's name to: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or at www.dana-farber.org

All Services are under Covid -19 guidelines.

Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home

617-323-5600