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Robert Connelly Obituary
He attended St. Raphael Academy, Tabor Academy, Brown University, Boston University and Suffolk University where he obtained his law degree. He served as Clerk of the District Court, Assistant City Solicitor, Probate Judge of the City of Central Falls, long time Legal Counsel to the House Corporations Committee, and more recently he served as Of Counsel for Connelly Law Offices. He long had been active in local politics and maintained offices in Central Falls, Lincoln and Pawtucket.
He spent most of his life living in Central Falls and split his time between here and Martha's Vineyard, MA, where he enjoyed much of his time and planned to retire.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, R.J. Connelly III, Esq. and his wife Jennifer of Mystic, CT, and Major John F. Connelly III and his wife Megan of Groton, CT, one sister Patricia Buonanno and her husband Joseph of Wakefield, an aunt, Mrs. William E. Powers of Providence, and four grandchildren, Andrew, Maggie, Jack, and Palmer.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9am from the COSTIGAN-O'NEILL Funeral Home, 220 Cottage Street, Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Sacred Heart Church, Park Street, Pawtucket. Burial will be in Mount Saint Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 5-8pm. In lieu of flowers donations to The Alliance for Better Long Term Care, 422 Post Road, Suite 204, Warwick, RI, 02888 in memory of Mr. Connelly, would be appreciated. For more information go to www.rifuneral.com
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Aimee Gonya
October 27, 2008
Dear Pat, RJ, and Family, I am so very sorry to hear about Bob. I wish I could have attended the wake to see you all in person but I could not. I send my deepest sympathy and prayers to you all.
Aimee Gonya
October 27, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nancy and Ernie Fay
October 2, 2008
Dear Pat, RJ and Jeff:
Glad we could make the service on Wednesday - we go back a long way with many good Vineyard memories. May God be with you as you get through the next several rough times.
Diane Gillis
October 2, 2008
Dear Pat and family,
My deepest sympathy to all your family. Family matters made it impossible for me to attend Bob's services as I really wanted to be there. I have only the best of memories of Bob, you and the boys. I still see them as children and the wonderful times we had in scouting. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless and comfort all of you. Diane Gillis
Diane Gillis
October 2, 2008
Dear Pat and family,
My deepest sympathy to all your family. Family matters made it impossible for me to attend Bob's services as I really wanted to be there. I have only the best of memories of Bob, you and the boys. I still see them as children and the wonderful times we had in scouting. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless and comfort all of you.
Lauren Colombo
October 1, 2008
RJ, Jeff and family,
Sorry on the loss of you father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Lauren and Dave Colombo
Diane Hopkins
October 1, 2008
RJ, Pat and family,
I just heard of Bob's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kevin Gendron
September 29, 2008
RJ,
I just heard the sad news and I wanted to offer my sincerest condolences on the passing of your father. My family's thoughts and prayers are with yours.
Christine Byrnes
September 29, 2008
Pat and family,
On behalf of the Byrnes family I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on Bob's passing.
We shared a few political moments in the late '70's that are great memories.
Mary & Jon Zeppieri
September 29, 2008
RJ and family, I am really sorry for your loss and you are all in our prayers, With much Love, U. Jon and A. Mary
Karen D. Gendron
September 29, 2008
John, R.J., Mrs. C. and family,
You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Mahoney
September 29, 2008
To Pat and Family;
My heart and prayers are with you all.
Kimberly Aquino
September 29, 2008
Pat, Jeff, RJ and family: I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a wonderful man and one never to be forgotten. Our prayers are with you.
Kim (Costa) Aquino, Ariel, Jacob, Isaiah & Zoe
Robin Lovely
September 29, 2008
RJ: My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. I'm sorry that your Dad didn't get to spend more retirement time on the Vineyard.
Vincent Ritter
September 29, 2008
To the Family:
Very sorry to hear of Bob's passing.
He was a great help to me and my family in a time of need. He showed a sincere compassion and went the extra mile for me when i needed it most. Also he was a good customer, the kind i wish i had more of.
Sincerely;
The Ritter Family@ SteriPest Inc.
Pauline Patnaude
September 29, 2008
To RJ and Family,
My sincerest condolences at this time of loss.
Pauline Patnaude (client)
The O'Neill Family and the Staff of Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home
September 29, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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