Jerome Xavier "Jay" O'Donovan (August 31, 1944 – December 11, 2014) was a former Democratic Party politician from the New York City borough of Staten Island who served in the New York City Council representing the North Shore of that borough. On December 11, 2014, O'Donovan died at his home in the Dongan Hills neighborhood on Staten Island.[1]

Jerome X. O'Donovan
Member of the New York City Council
from the 49th district
In office
January 1, 1992 – December 31, 2001
Preceded byNone (district created)
Succeeded byMichael E. McMahon
Member of the New York City Council
from the 35th district
In office
January 1, 1983 – December 31, 1991
Preceded byNone (district created)
Succeeded byMary Pinkett
Personal details
BornAugust 31, 1944
Staten Island, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 11, 2014 (aged 70)
Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseVita Cannavo
Alma materMarshall University (B.A.)
University of Oklahoma (J.D.)
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Rank Captain
Battles/warsVietnam War

Vietnam veteran

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O'Donovan was the first Vietnam War veteran elected to the New York City Council. A United States Marine Corps captain and advisor to the South Vietnam Marines, he was awarded two Bronze Stars and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Wrobleski, Tom (11 December 2014). "Friends, colleagues recall Councilman Jerome X. O'Donovan as 'gentleman warrior'". SILive.com. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
  2. ^ "O'Donovan, Jerome X. - Candidate Details". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
Political offices
Preceded by
Newly created district
New York City Council, 35th district
1983–1991
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Newly created district
New York City Council, 49th district
1992–2001
Succeeded by