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Stephen Connell Obituary
Stephen Connell, Jr.
Retired Priest of the Diocese of Wilmington
Reverend Stephen J. Connell, Jr., 75 of Braintree, MA, formerly of the Diocese of Wilmington, entered eternal life on Friday, April 1, 2011.
Fr. Connell was born in Boston, MA on September 29, 1935, a son of Stephen J. Connell and Mary V. (Gill) Connell. He was a graduate of St. Bonaventure College and Christ the King Seminary, both in Olean, NY, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1962. During his 48 years of dedicated ministry, Fr. Connell served as Pastor of St. Joseph on the Brandywine Parish in Greenville, St. Mary Star of the Sea - Holy Savior Parish in Ocean City, MD and Church of the Holy Child in Wilmington. Upon his retirement from active ministry, Fr. Connell made Braintree, MA his home and enjoyed being with his family.
Fr. Connell is the beloved brother of Richard E. Connell, Robert K. Connell and his wife, Margaret and James P. Connell all of Braintree, Mary E. Colley and her husband, Frank of Arlington and Elaine N. Webb and her husband, John of Quincy. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Fr. Connell was predeceased by his sister, Margaret F. Hatherley.
A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, South Braintree Square on Tuesday, April 5. Interment followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury, MA.
A Concelebrated Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church, 10 Old Church Road, Greenville on Thursday, April 7, at 12:05 pm.
Condolences may be sent to the family of Fr. Stephen Connell at 71 Anderson Rd., Braintree, MA 02184.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Fr. Connell to St. Francis of Assisi School, 856 Washington St., Braintree, MA 02184.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Connell
April 21, 2011
While in Ocean City, we became good acquaintenances. He loved our dinners together and was always kind when I took a funeral to his chuirch. He knew how to be a priest!
John Ullrich
May God rest his soul....
barbara d'eugenio
April 7, 2011
my deepest sympathy. he was an excellent
priest, a wonderful man and a loyal friend. he did a lot for ocean city md
and a lot for my family i will always
keep him in my prayers
April 6, 2011
Was nice to have met such a dedicated priest, Sincere sympathy to the Connell Family.
Marianne and Gordon Taylor
Wilmington DE
April 5, 2011
To the Connell Family,
I remember you from so many of the visits that you all made to Ocean City over the years. Your brother and Uncle Father was very proud of his family. It was a joy to share family stories over the years... from the little guys I had watched ice skating at the Carousel, or heading off to Jolly Roger - to Peggy's visit when her children showed me their dance steps and spending time with Patti in New Orleans - his family was very much his focus and joy! I know that there will many at the gates to greet him but I also remember another friend, Katherine Rodden, who as always will be there to sing his praises.
Please know that my prayers are with you at this time of loss. Pat Burbage
Michelle McMahon
April 4, 2011
with deepest sympathy, so sorry for your loss. Michelle McMahon
Barbara Coen-Sollauer
April 4, 2011
with deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Barbara Coen Sollauer
April 4, 2011
I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Elaine. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love, Jo-Ann
Michael Charney
April 4, 2011
To each and every member of the family, Stephen was so proud to have such as close family and had always talked highly about each and every one of the family over the years. Now he is sitting beside our Savior and will be watching down comfortably on each and every one you you. My sincerest regrets on the passing of Uncle Father!!!!
The Charney Family
April 3, 2011
Dear Elaine Margo and family.
Sandi and I are deeply saddened by your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandi and Marty Zides
Lauren Reiner Jastremski
April 3, 2011
Mrs. Colley,
I was sorry to learn of your brother's passing. May he rest in peace.
WILLIAM COEN
April 2, 2011
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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