Charles P. Donahue, 85 of Hobe Sound, FL, passed away on December 1, 2016. Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Charles and Bridget (Rigney) Donahue. He was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Alice (Levaughn) Donahue, in 2002. They made their home and raised their family in East Hartford. He is survived by his three daughters, Mary Donahue and her husband Joseph Logiudice of Malden, MA, Cathy Donahue and her husband Joe Fox of Vernon and Jean Donahue of Wethersfield. Charlie served in the U.S. Air Force as an air traffic controller during the Korean War. He enjoyed a successful career in the automotive industry as an independent businessman and manufacturer's representative. He will always be remembered for his love of family and friends, passion for golf, and wonderful sense of humor. He will truly be missed by all who were fortunate to have known him. The funeral will be Monday, December 5, 9:15 a.m. from the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., in St. Augustine's Church, 10 Campfield Avenue, Hartford. Friends may call at the funeral home, Sunday, December 4, from 2-5 p.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to a charity of the donors' choice. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com.