Background
Donnelly, John Joseph was born on February 25, 1943 in Cleveland. Son of Sylvester E. and Florence Donnelly.
Donnelly, John Joseph was born on February 25, 1943 in Cleveland. Son of Sylvester E. and Florence Donnelly.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, LaSalle College, 1965; Juris Doctor, Cleveland State University, 1969.
Deputy clerk, Cuyahoga County Probate Court, Cleveland, 1965-1969; trial referee, Cuyahoga County Probate Court, Cleveland, 1969-1973; court administrator, chief trial referee, Cuyahoga County Probate Court, Cleveland, 1973-1980; judge, Cuyahoga County Probate Court, Cleveland, since 1980.
Trustee St. Augustine Manor, Cleveland, 1982-1988, president 1987-1988. Trustee Catholic Social Superior vena cava syndrome Advisory Board, Cleveland, 1983-1988, St. Edward High School, Lakewood, Ohio. Visiting judges committee Ohio Supreme Court, 1987, CLE committee.
Member National College Probate Judges, American Judicature Society, Ohio Judicial Conference (chairman 1993-1994, rules committee 1986-1987) Ohio Probate Judges Association (president 1986-1987), Greater Cleveland Bar Association (Presidential award 1984), Cuyahoga County Bar Association, Cleveland State University Law School Alumni Association (trustee).
Married Ellen Patricia Spitzer, November 20, 1965. Children: Michael, Colette, Timothy.