Frank Rogers Donahue Jr. ’39

Frank, of Haverford, Pa., died Oct. 27, 2004, following a brief illness.

Frank was born in Philadelphia and came to Princeton from Penn Charter. At Princeton, he majored in the School of Public and International Affairs and was a member of Colonial Club.

After graduation, he obtained a law degree at the University of Pennsylvania. Frank worked for the FBI from 1942-46 and then returned to Philadelphia to join his father's law practice, where he worked until the time of his death.

Frank remained loyal to the class and served as class treasurer from 1959-64. He was active in many civic organizations and clubs in Philadelphia, particularly the Princeton Club of Philadelphia, and was well known in Philadelphia as a trusted lawyer, an impeccable dresser, and a true gentleman.

Frank married Barbara in 1967 and she survives him, along with his son and law partner, F. Scott Donahue '92, and his daughter, Allaire Donahue.

The Class of 1939