Christopher Eugene Donley

Chief Christopher Eugene Donley, Religious Program Specialist, SW (USN Ret) was born in Oakland, MD on 12/18/1955 to Daniel and Marie Donley Sr., joining his older brother Daniel Donley Jr. Chris entered the U.S. Marine Corps in 1976 and retired from the U.S. Navy in 1998. He was married to Nancy D'Amato on September 2, 1989 in the Main Chapel at the National Naval Medical Center, which he had designed. He and Nancy had one child, Catherine. He also worked on the restoration of the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel. He was involved in 4-H all his life and was a 4-H camp counselor for 38 years; never missing a single summer. Chris recently helped start the 4-H Air Rifle Club and served as Chairman of the Calvert County Agricultural Commission as well as serving on the Economic Development Commission. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, sailor, and friend. He served his club, community, country, and world well, and will be deeply missed. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Christopher Eugene Donley please visit our Sympathy Store.