Obituary
John Francis Connelly, 76, peacefully journeyed into eternity with his son, Patrick, by his side on May 24, 2021 after an eighteen day battle with stage four pancreatic cancer.
He was born in Norwich, Connecticut on February 14, 1945 to John E Connelly and Alice (Papinski) Connelly.
John grew-up in Jewett City, Connecticut where he remained to commit his life to his family and his community.
John attended Griswold High School, where he graduated in …
He was born in Norwich, Connecticut on February 14, 1945 to John E Connelly and Alice (Papinski) Connelly.
John grew-up in Jewett City, Connecticut where he remained to commit his life to his family and his community.
John attended Griswold High School, where he graduated in …
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Event details
Memorial events are private
John requested a private and simple service with just immediate family. In place of flowers, John requested donations be made to his favorite charities, Those charities were Friends of Slater Library, The Griswold Senior Citizen Center, and The Griswold Pride.
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Memories & condolences
My deepest sympathies to you Peg, and John’s family. Ever since I was a young boy I always loved to fish for trout. Joh…
My deepest sympathies to you Peg, and John’s family. Ever since I was a young boy I always loved to…
My deepest sympathies to you Peg, and John’s family. Ever since …
Dear Patrick,
Your dad was such a good man. Both my girls loved him as a teacher and Laura loved him later in life as …
Your dad was such a good man. Both my girls loved him as a teacher and Laura loved him later in life as …
Dear Patrick,
Your dad was such a good man. Both my girls loved him as a teacher and Laura loved h…
Your dad was such a good man. Both my girls loved him as a teacher and Laura loved h…
Dear Patrick,
Your dad was such a good man. Both my girls loved…
Your dad was such a good man. Both my girls loved…
Our hearts are with all of you as you remember and honor John. As a teacher, a Friend and a neighbor John was always re…
Our hearts are with all of you as you remember and honor John. As a teacher, a Friend and a neighbo…
Our hearts are with all of you as you remember and honor John. A…
My good thought are coming your way, Peggy.
May his memory be a blessing to his family!
May his memory be a blessing to his family!
My good thought are coming your way, Peggy.
May his memory be a blessing to his family!
May his memory be a blessing to his family!
My good thought are coming your way, Peggy.
May his memory be a b…
May his memory be a b…
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Cause of death
Pancreatic cancer
Method of disposition
Cremation
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