DONNELLY, John J. of East Boston, formerly of Winthrop, November 11, 2009. Beloved husband of Karen A. (Gallo) Donnelly. Devoted father of Christopher Donnelly of East Boston. Dear brother of Patricia Carabine of Winthrop, Michael Donnelly of East Boston, and Mary DiBlasi and her husband Charles of Winthrop. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral home 210 Winthrop St, WINTHROP, on Monday at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be in Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section). Visiting hours are Sunday only from 4-8pm. For guestbook and directions, go to www.mauricekirbyfh.com.