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Richard Connell Obituary

Richard Martin Connell Died peacefully at home Nov. 2008. Born in Erie, PA, September, 13, 1929, to Martin and Mary Connell. He was a 35-year career military officer rising to the rank of brigadier general. Dick graduated from West Point in 1949. After retirement, Dick continued a 13-year consulting engineer career and retired as senior vice president of T.Y. Lin, Inc. in 1991. He was active at St. Clements Episcopal Church, Berkeley, numerous civil organizations, and his alma mater. He was devoted to his wife Betsy; his children Rick and Bill; his daughters-in-law and three grandchildren. Service will be held at 2:00 PM, December 8, at St. Clements Church, 2837 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Foundation, c/o Sutter VNA, 1900 Powell St, Ste 300, Emeryville, CA 94608, or the charity of your choice.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Dec. 6 to Dec. 7, 2008.

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Gregory Howell

December 23, 2008

Family of Richard M. Connell:

Dick was a dear friend when he worked at Sverdrup and Parcel and served on the Board of Directors. I was at S&P for 42 years and he was indeed one of the class gentlemen who worked for another Great General.

Eternal Rest my Friend

David Peixotto

December 10, 2008

Family of BG Connell,

I am so sorry for your loss. BG Connell is a classmate of my uncle, Roland Peixotto. Also, I served in the Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division in the mid-1990's,where stories were still being told of his time in the division. Rest in Peace.

David Peixotto
COL, USA Ret.

William Moore

December 8, 2008

Great friend and officer who will be greatly missed.
Bill Moore

Richard Rosenblatt

December 8, 2008

In memory of good times together. From a
West Point classmate

Eric Schultz

December 7, 2008

We're sorry to miss the memorial service but hope to join you at Arlington next spring. Love from Eric, Susan, Nicholas, Abigail and Emily Schultz

Peter D.

December 6, 2008

Gen. Connell, Thank you for answering the call to defend freedom. We will always be grateful for your service to our country. R.I.P.

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