Photo courtesy of Wendel and Loecher Funeral Home - Lancaster
Jan 16, 1982 - Oct 2, 2025
Neil and Trish ,
So sorry for your loss my condolences to you and your family .
Patrick OBrien
October 08, 2025
Dear Neil and Trish, we are sending our deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family so sorry for your loss
Donna and Rocky
October 08, 2025 | Friend
Dear Connelly Family, so sorry to hear about this. Watching all the boys play ball back in the day was great fun for me. Chris was always a nice polite young man. GOD bless you all.
Mark R. Fahey
October 07, 2025 | Friend
Neil and Trish, my heart breaks for you. I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son and am praying for your family - Kathy (Detzler) Jennings
Kathy Jennings
October 07, 2025 | Floyd, VA | Friend
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
DM
October 07, 2025 | Other
Trish and Neil, Deepest sympathies to you both. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Marty/Diane Skrip
October 07, 2025
Neil, Trish and Sean, I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. I remember Chris as a great writer, who was very funny and had a kind heart. I hope you can find strength and peace in his memories as you go through this difficult journey. May God give you the support and love you need to heal. With heartfelt sympathy - Carmel Cerullo-Beiter
Carmel Cerullo Beiter
October 07, 2025 | Lockpo, NY | Friend
Neil, Trish, and Sean,
I’m at a loss for words. Some of the most fun days of my life were living together in college. He was the best person you could call a friend. He always brought people together. I’m glad we kept in touch after college and were able to get together in recent years and had some fun going to football games. Times changed but he still had the same big heart and open mind he always did. He was one of the best friends I’ve ever had and will be greatly missed.
Steve Fleming
October 06, 2025 | Friend
Mr. & Mrs. Connelly and Sean,
I am so deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Chris. He was and forever will be remembered as a beautiful soul who brought light and friendship to many, ever seeking to include as many people as possible and to find a good laugh in even the simplest of things. May you find comfort and healing love during this most difficult time.
With deepest sympathies,
Lindsay Karas Stencel
Lindsay Karas Stencel
October 06, 2025 | Columbus, OH | Classmate
CONNELLY – Christopher M. January 16, 1982 – October 2, 2025 of Lancaster, NY. Beloved son of Neil and Trish (Kelleher)Connelly loving brother of Sean (Rachel) Connelly; dearest uncle of Rowan and Dodge Connelly; Daddy of KiKi Cat; also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Assumption Church Wednesday October 8th at 10am. Please assemble at church, no prior visitations. Chris was a Lancaster High School and St. Bonaventure University graduate and former Vice President of Marketing at the Lancaster Depew Federal Credit Union. A guru of sports and politics and enjoyed expressing his opinions in writing. He was a big fan of the Bills, Yankees, St. Bonaventure and Notre Dame. Chris will be remembered for his empathy and loving nature and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Depew-Lancaster Boys & Girls Club. Share condolences at wendelandloecherinc.com
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