Laurence J. Connelly Sr.

Laurence Connelly Obituary

Marshfield Laurence J. Connelly, Sr. (Detective BPD Ret.) of Jamaica Plain and Marshfield, April 23, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Helen D. (Haney). Loving Father of Barbara A. Bridges and her husband Thomas of Quincy, Laurence J. Connelly, Jr. and his wife Winifred of Westford and the late William H. Connelly. Father in law of Margaret Maureen Connelly of Quincy. Brother of Sister Mary C. Connelly, SND of Ipswich, the late Leo and William Connelly. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral from the Brady & Fallon Funeral Home, 10 Tower St. (opp. Forest Hills MBTA Station) JAMAICA PLAIN on Saturday, April 26 at 9:15 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM. Interment New Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Connelly was born in Malden and educated in the Malden Public Schools. He entered the Boston Police Department in 1944 and retired as a Detective in 1981. A resident of Jamaica Plain for over 60 years and a resident of Marshfield since 1954. He was an avid cribbage player who was a member of the VFW Post 2017 Cribbage League in Dedham. In lieu of flowers, donations in Laurence and William H. Connellys memory may be made to the Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown St., Suite 3H, Watertown, MA. 02472. For information and condolences www.bradyfallon.com Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 617 524 0861

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Apr. 24 to Apr. 25, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Laurence Connelly

8 Entries

William Downing

May 13, 2008

May 13, 2008
It was our good fortune to know Mr. Connelly, such a grand man! We will miss him and wish him eternal peace!
With affection and sympathy,
Bill & Eileen Downing

Paul J. Russell

April 27, 2008

To the Members of the Connolly Family and his legion of friends:

It was with great sadness that I learned of Larry's death when I read the obituary pages of the paper late last evening, far to late to attend his wake or funeral.

As a new sergeant assigned to Station 10 in Roxbury Crossing, most will never know how much I learned from your father and his devoted and deceased partner, Arthur Coe.

So many times I passed his cottage in Fieldston and wanted to stop in but felt that he or his family had probably sold it, despite the letter "C" being shown on the aluminum front door.

So many memories of him and all of them are treasured. He was, without question, one of the most capable and dedicated detectives I had ever met in the Boston Police Department over a span of 32 years.

I pray that God will be kind and merciful to his soul, as he was so kind to me and all the others who were so fortunate to come in contact with him.

While I pray for Larry's soul, I also pray for those he left behind and loved so much. Take comfort in knowing that he is happy today being reunited with those he loved here on earth and went Home to God before him. R.I.P. my dear friend. I will not forget you, nor could I.

Kitty Dillon & family

April 26, 2008

Our deepest sympathy is with your family at this difficult time. May you find comfort in cherished memories of a life well lived and know that he now rests in the loving arms of the Lord. Love & prayers,

Sunrise Senior Living Braintree

April 25, 2008

What a privilege, honor and pleasure it has been to know Larry Connelly. He made us feel safe and protected. We turned to him for guidance and wisdom. His stories delighted us and his family became our family. We deemed him our "Mayor of Sunrise" and will feel his loss forever. There will always be a space for him at "Larry's table".
Rest in peace Larry with your beautiful wife and son. We will miss you always.
With deep love and affection,
Your Sunrise Family

The Staff of Brady & Fallon Funeral Home

April 25, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Jennifer Nelson

April 24, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Kayleen was very fond of her "Papa Connelly." Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. With love, Jennifer, Dennis, and Kayleen

Br. James MacDonald, CFC

April 24, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathy and that of my family on the loss of your father and brother. I believe Larry was one of my Dad's first partners on the BPD. My Dad and Mom spoke fondly of him. I had the good fortune of seeing him regularly when I returned to Boston and Catholic Memorial. He was very generous and helpful to several people in need. I am sorry that I will not be able to offer my prayers and condolences in person. I will keep him and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Br. J.MacDonald
President
Catholic Memorial School

Charlotte Gigliotti

April 24, 2008

My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of sorrow.

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