Obituary
James Clay “Jim” Connelly, 69, born on April 27,1956 in San Francisco, California the youngest of five sons to Marcene & Wallace Connelly, peacefully passed away on September 17, 2025, in Santa Clara, California. He married Susan (Franco) Connelly in May 1987, though divorced after 30 years, they remained connected due to their daughter, Jacqueline Jenell “Jackie” (Connelly) Manrique, Jim's biggest and most notable life accomplishment. He proudly gave her away in marriage to his …
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I remember a Jim Connelly #5 who played for the Santa Clara Lions in the Nugget Bowl vs Roseville Bobcats in pouring do…
I remember a Jim Connelly #5 who played for the Santa Clara Lions in the Nugget Bowl vs Roseville B…
I remember a Jim Connelly #5 who played for the Santa Clara Lion…
Jim will truly be missed. He always had a way of making everyone laugh and bringing so much life into every moment. We …
Jim will truly be missed. He always had a way of making everyone laugh and bringing so much life in…
Jim will truly be missed. He always had a way of making everyone…