Richard Anthony Mcdonnell

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“I worked with Mack for several years in Wilmington, NC. I remember that he never ever missed a day of work. He was never late either. We shared...Read More »
1 of 11 | Posted by: Ray Stein - Mead, WA

“Dear Mrs. McDonald and Family, Please accept my condolences on Mack's, passing. I became acquainted with Mack through the Richland Rod and Gun Club....Read More »
2 of 11 | Posted by: Howard Gardner - Richland, WA

“Mrs McDonnell,Sorry For Your Loss Mack Was My Boss Shortly After I Went To GE,What Time I Had With Him He Was A Nice Man,GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU...Read More »
3 of 11 | Posted by: James Baker - wilmington, NC

“Dear Mrs. McDonnell: I am sorry to hear of Mack's passing. I would have attended the services but I am hunting in Oregon. The Richland Rod and Gun...Read More »
4 of 11 | Posted by: Paul Kison - Pasco, WA

“To Mack's family; I was sorry to hear of his passing today as I had just recently had memories of him and wondered how he was doing. When I joined...Read More »
5 of 11 | Posted by: Bob Moore - Indiana, PA

“Jerry: I was very sorry to hear about the death of Mack. I worked with him as a planner in FCO for 20 years and he was one of the finest men I have...Read More »
6 of 11 | Posted by: Darrell Mchaney - Wilmington, NC

“Dear Jerry, I was saddened about the death of Mack. I know it is a tremendous shock to be without him. He was a vibrant man and was always upbeat....Read More »
7 of 11 | Posted by: Royce & Barbara Byrd - wilmington, NC

“God bless and best wishes, Jerry! We will miss Mack and all that he brought to the Richland Rod and Gun Club and its members. He was one of a kind. ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Jerry Burke - Burbank, WA

“My condolences to the family. I so enjoyed Mac during our cribbage games; we could do a good job of setting up a "15-2". I will always treasure the...Read More »
9 of 11 | Posted by: Bob Bush - Richland, WA

“I was working at the Richland Police Department as a clerk for the Detective Division when Mack was a volunteer there. He was such a pleasure to be...Read More »
10 of 11 | Posted by: Jackie Ragan - Kennewick, WA

“Jerry - I was so sorry to hear of Mack's recent health issues and his passing. May all of the good times you and Mac shared bring you comfort. He...Read More »
11 of 11 | Posted by: Marilyn Steele - Richland, WA


Richard (Mack) A. McDonnell Obituary Beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, Richard "Mack" A. McDonnell died November 4, 2009. Mack was born January 1, 1927 to parents Edward and Katharine (McDermott) McDonnell. The family moved to Richland in 1943. On graduation from Columbia High, Mack served in the Navy as a Medical Corpsman. When discharged, he later attended college at Farragut, Idaho. He returned to Richland where he and Jerry were married 1955. Eventually employed by General Electric, Mack worked in Richland, San Jose CA, and Wilmington, N.C. He retired in 1988 and moved back to Richland. Mack loved to travel. He and his wife traveled to Australia, Antarctica, South America, Europe, China, Japan, and Alaska. He was also a consummate volunteer. He assisted the American Red Cross and the Richland Police VIP Program. He was a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus and a former Grand Knight, and had a special place in his heart for Tri Cities Prep High School. His many quiet acts of help and care for friends and strangers cannot be counted. Mack was preceded in death by his parents, sister Katharine Little, and niece, Martha Sisk-Moro. He is survived by his wife Jerry, daughter Kathy, brother Michael McDonnell, sister Mary E. Sisk, seventeen nephews and nieces, twenty-eight grand nieces and nephews, six great-grand nieces and nephews and friends too numerous to list. Viewing will be at Einan's Funeral Home on Sunday, November 8, 5-7 PM with rosary following. Funeral Mass: Christ the King Church, 10AM November 9. Lunch reception at the Richland Knights of Columbus Hall following internment.

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