Donovan, John M. of Bayville on November 17, 2017. Navy Veteran W.W II, U.S.S. Coral Sea. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Liz" (nee Robbins). Loving father of Nancy (Rich) Mallon, Carol (Joe) Staab Sr., Janet (Paul) Pietrofere, Elaine (Raymond) Collins. Cherished grandpa of Joseph M. (Maggie) Staab Jr., Lauren E. Staab (Billy Symanski), Richard S. Mallon (Mackenzie Maves), John D. Mallon, Jennifer E. Pietrofere, Paul J. Pietrofere, Meghan A. Collins, Sean D. Collins. Loving great grandfather of Caroline Elizabeth Symanski. Dear brother of Helen (Denovan) Jones. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday 3 to 7 pm at McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home 220 Glen Street, Glen Cove. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Gertrude 11:30 am, Monday. Donations in Memory of John M. Donovan can be made in lieu of flowers to the St Gertrude's Restoration & Renewal Fund.