| Richard J. Donovan | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 77th district | |
| In office January 7, 1963 – July 15, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Sheridan N. Hegland |
| Succeeded by | Wadie P. Deddeh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1926-02-24)February 24, 1926 New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 21, 1971(1971-11-21) (aged 45) Chula Vista, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Peggy Jeanne Pearse (m. 1950) |
| Children | 2 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Richard J. Donovan (February 24, 1926 – November 21, 1971) was an American politician who served in the California State Assembly for the 77th district from 1963 to 1966 and during World War II he served in the United States Navy.
California has named Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility after him.
References
- "Join California - Richard J. Donovan". joincalifornia.com.
- Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.