Edward Francis Donnelly, III, (Eddie) of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away on April 20, 2011 after a valiant fight with cancer. He was born to Katherine Lesley Donnelly and the late Edward Francis. Donnelly, Jr. Eddie was a graduate of Bollingbrook High School in Petersburg VA. He was a United States Navy Veteran and served as an Aviation Electricianâ??s Mate. Mr. Donnelly is also survived by his sister, Lesley D. Roe and husband, Ralph K. Roe, Jr. of Seminole, FL; a brother, James F. Donnelly and wife Jill Rochester Donnelly, and their sons Buddy and Nick of Colonial Heights, VA; a niece Emily Roe Taylor and husband Todd Taylor of Seminole FL, a niece Ann Margaret Roe Schaller and husband Justin Schaller of Baltimore Md. Eddie was loved by all who knew him and he will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 28, 2011 in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg VA with the Reverend David Teschner officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760; National Alliance on Mental Illness, P.O. Box 759155, Baltimore, MD 21275-9155; or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Condolences may be registered at
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