Age 90 passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side December 1, 2007.
Loving husband of Marian (Sullivan) for 53 years.
Beloved father of Mary Margaret (William) Gulowski.
Proud grandfather of Grace and Clare.
Preceded in death by his sisters Eleanor Santos and Helen Conrad Brothers James and Daniel O'Donnell and his best friend and U of D teammate Bob Calihan.
Also survived by his sister-in-laws Rita Sullivan and Virginia O'Donnell.
Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Frank O'Donnell wore many caps. He came from Chicago Illinois to play basketball at the University of Detroit. He cherished these memories and continued to tell the stories until the end. From the halls of "Dear Old U of D" he went on to serve in WWII in the Army Air Force as a Morale Officer. He made many a soldier forget the strife of war with countless shows and activities. He worked as a car salesman at Muncey, Kelly and Dexter Chevrolet Retiring from Dexter in 1981. The O'Donnell's resided in Redford Twp. for over 50 years. He enjoyed his family friends and his life.
Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Wednesday 5-9 Thursday 1-4 & 6-9 Rosary Thursday 7:30pm
In state at Our Lady of Victory Church 770 Thayer Northville Friday 10:30 until the funeral liturgy at 11:00am.
Donations in Frank's memory can be made to the St Judes Children Hospital www.stjude.org