Dennis Michael Patrick Donegan, a native of New Orleans, passed peacefully in his sleep late , 29th. Born 2, 1929, he recently celebrated his 85th birthday. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 64 years, Dorothy Barilleaux Donegan. He is the father of Dennis Donegan (Martha Voutas), Darnell Donegan Favaloro (Tony), Diane Donegan Spinato (Mike), Daniel “Danny” Donegan (Angela Lowe), David Donegan and the late Dorothy “Dottie” Donegan. Dennis was the youngest child of Milton Donegan Sr. and Eulalie “Lily” Hennessey Donegan Allemand and stepson of Clarence (Al) Allemand. His siblings were the late Milton Donegan, Eulalie “Lou” Donegan Trapani and Bernard Donegan. He was blessed with grandchildren Michael, Hershel, Katheryn “Katie”, Nicole, Anthony, Brian, Ross, Bailey, Lily, Colin, Molly and Madison. He was an honorary great-grandfather to Liam, Austin and Avery. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Dennis worked as a longshoreman at the Port of New Orleans for over 30 years. He was a member of ILA Local 3000 (formerly ILA Local 1418) and a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. Famously, Dennis “Paw-Paw” hosted a long continuing tradition of Night Bean Nights at the Donegan home, which was open to and enjoyed by family and friends.