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John Connell Obituary

CONNELL - John (Jack), age 83, died Monday, October 6, 2008. Formerly of Bayshore. Loving father of Kathie, Susan, Margaret, John, James Roach, Michael Roach and Barbara Bell. Devoted father-in-law and proud grandfather to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visiting Chapey Funeral Home, West Islip Tuesday 7-9:30pm and Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm. Funeral Mass Thursday 10am at St. Patricks in Bayshore.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 7, 2008.

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Eugene White

October 8, 2008

"Uncle Jack"
You will be sorely missed by all ! May your family be comforted during this time by God's wonderful love and care. We all know that you have peace now being with your family in heaven. Say hi to Dad (Frank)for us ! Godspeed, my friend.
Love, Gene, Mary, Connie, The Reilly's, Claire, Fiona, Patrick, Cameron and Helen White

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