Obituary of Caroline M. Donelan

Caroline M. Donelan, age 89 passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at JFK Medical Center in Edison surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Plainfield and has been a lifelong resident. She was a Communicant of St. Bernard's & St. Stanislaus Church in Plainfield. She loved spending time with her family. She is predeceased by her husband, John Donelan in 1992 and her 5 siblings. Surviving are her children: Max Schaetzle and his wife, Linda; John Donelan and Glenn Donelan; her sister, Pauline Nigro; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will begin on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at Higgins Home for Funerals, 209 West 8th Street, Plainfield followed by a 10:00 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Bernard's & Stanislaus Church. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Scotch Plains. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 8 pm.