Jerome X. O'Donovan

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 by	None (district created)
Succeeded by	Michael E. McMahon
Member of the New York City Council from the 35th district
In office January 1, 1983 – December 31, 1991
Preceded by	None (district created)
Succeeded by	Mary Pinkett
Personal details
Born	August 31, 1944 Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Died	December 11, 2014 (aged 70) Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Vita Cannavo
Alma mater	Marshall University (B.A.) University of Oklahoma (J.D.)
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch/service	United States Marine Corps
Rank	Captain
Battles/wars	Vietnam War

Vietnam veteran

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]