David L. Donovan, 68, of Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., formerly of Albert Lea and Rochester, died on Oct. 31, 2010.

He was born April 24, 1942, to Joseph and Lauretta (Amann) Donovan in Albert Lea. He attended Albert Lea High School and was a four-year letter winner in basketball and golf. During his senior year, he became the third-highest scorer in ALHS basketball history and was chosen to the first all-conference team ever selected. After a year of studies at the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul, he went on to earn a B.A. degree in history in 1964 from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. David served five years as a U.S. Naval Flight and legal officer, mainly with Anti-Submarine Warfare Patrol Squadron 8. He was a Vietnam veteran honorably discharged as a Lieutenant Commander. He was married for 25 years to Carolyn (Farry) Donovan, also formerly of Albert Lea and Rochester.

He leaves two children: Kelly (Luke) Connelly and Matthew (Victoria) Donovan, both of Scarsdale, N.Y.; eight grandchildren: Grace, Benedict, Elizabeth, Jane, Helena, and Susanna Connelly, and Catherine and Samuel Donovan; and two sisters: Mary Jo McGuire of Chicago and Marcia Nicely of Bonner Springs, Kan.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Daniel.

David was a vice president and branch manager at Midwest Federal Savings and Loan where he worked as a loan officer and savings consultant in the Northfield, Albert Lea, and Rochester branches. He also worked as a financial consultant with Merrill Lynch and later as a substitute teacher in the Boston and New York metro areas. He was a life-long Roman Catholic who loved movies, books, golf and college basketball, especially his beloved Marquette Warriors (now Golden Eagles).

His family and friends remember him as a sweet man and gentle soul who loved his children and grandchildren dearly.

A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Scarsdale, N.Y. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the VA Medical Center in Northport, N.Y., for the general needs of veterans. Checks payable to the VAMC may be sent to: Voluntary Service, #135, 79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768.