Obituary of Donald J. Gavagan

Donald J. Gavagan, age 79, retired NYPD Detective of Rockaway Point passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024. Donald J. Gavagan was born February 23, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY. He is the son of the late Anne (Grant) Gavagan. Beloved husband of Linda Gavagan (Castellano) for 58 years. Cherished father of Donald Gavagan, Robert Gavagan and Christopher Gavagan. Dear brother of the late Gerard Gavagan, the late Irene Butera and the late Marlene Gavagan. Adored grandfather of Elizabeth, Amanda, Chris, Ashley, Regina, Briana, Brooke and Charlotte. Great grandfather of Liam, Zachary, Noah, Oliver, Jaxon, Averi and Sebastian.

Wake service will be on Tuesday March 12, 2024 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Marine Park Funeral Home. 3024 Quentin Road Brooklyn, NY 11234, 718-339-8900.

Funeral mass will be on Wednesday March 13, 2024 at St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church at 9:30 AM. 204-25 Rockaway Point Boulevard Breezy Point, NY 11697.

Committal service will immediately follow to Holy Cross Cemetery. 3620 Tilden Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203.

To send a floral tribute please contact Floral Fantasy at 718-238-6978.