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February 26, 2026
Lt. Col. Edmund J. Donovan
New York Wing
NY-048
Edmund J. Donovan, 79, passed away on February 11, 2026 surrounded by his family. He lived in and loved the community of Throggs Neck. He taught Physics, Earth Science and Driver's Ed for 40 years at Salesian High School. He served the Throggs Neck Community for greater than 40 years with the Auxiliary Police at the 45th precinct attaining the prestigious rank of Captain. He was lovingly known as "The Colonel" a rank he achieved with the National Guard Auxiliary. He was involved in many more organizations including the Knights of Columbus and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He loved Irish music, Doo Wop, tea and toast, and all things military. Ed was preceded in death by his parents John and Bridie, his adopted parents Mary and James Holcroft, his siblings Peggy, Sissy, and Donnie and by his wife Florence. He is survived by his four children: Edmund (Meghan), Matthew (Stephanie), Katie (Rob), and Sean (Casey). He also leaves behind six loving grandchildren: Connor, Emma (Dizzy), Troy, Lily, Reilly, and Paige. It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to a Bronx legend. The Colonel is once again dancing with Flo to the "12th of Never" in the great ballroom in the sky.
As you were.