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James Connell Obituary

CONNELL, James M. Age 73, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on February 15, 2018. Jim was born on June 24, 1944 to the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Lamm) Connell. He was preceded in death by his brother Jerald Connell and sister Kathleen (Connell) Stevens. He is survived by his six children: Beth Moore (Scott Bell), Jim Connell Jr. (Anne), Erin Materu, Tom Connell (Jill), Katie Grant (Aaron), and Brian Connell; and seven grandchildren: Zack Moore, Olivia Connell, Max Materu, Collette and Robert Connell, and Adam and Cass Grant; sister-in-law Sandy Connell and brother-in-law Jim Stevens. Jim was a proud graduate of Chaminade High School, University of Dayton and University of Notre Dame Law School. He served as a Captain in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired after 35 years working as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office. Jim was a lifelong member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 20 from 4 7 p.m. at Westbrock Funeral Home, 1712 Wayne Ave., Dayton. A mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, February 21 at 12:00 noon at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 3033 Far Hills Ave., Kettering. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Published by Dayton Daily News on Feb. 18, 2018.
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Connell family, I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I'm thinking of all of you, especially my beloved friend Beth. Hang in there. Sending much love from Boston.
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Colleen Corcoran

February 20, 2018

We extend our condolences to Beth and Scott on the loss of Beth's father. Jim was a gentle man, and he will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace, in the arms of our Heavenly Father.

Herbe & Bessie Smith

February 18, 2018

May God comfort you and grant you peace as you pour your heart out to Him in prayer. You can throw all your worries on Him because He is near to all those calling on Him. ~ Psalm 145:18

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February 18, 2018

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