Photo courtesy of Peterson-Bassi Chapels - Chicago
Jul 19, 1944 - Aug 17, 2025
So sorry that you have left but trust you are in a better place now. We miss you already!
Bill Connell
August 20, 2025 | Waterford, WI | Family
My family is deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful friend and neighbor. He was always ready to offer support, share his wisdom, and brighten our days with his kindness. His warm spirit touched us all, and our lives were richer for having known him. He will be truly missed.
Gina Copitas
August 19, 2025 | River Forest, IL | Friend
John F. Connell was born on July 19, 1944 and he died on August 17, 2025, both in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of William J. and Marie S. Connell. John was preceded in death by his parents, his brother William J. Connell, his nephew Thomas Connell, and his great-niece Erin Connell. John is survived by his brother Reverend James E. Connell, his sister-in-law Arlene F. Connell; his nephew William J. Connell, IV (Linda), his nieces Catherine M. Connell and Elizabeth A. Connell, his great-nieces Chelsea Connell and Dana Connell, and his great-nephew Matthew Connell.
John graduated from Saint Ignatius High School in Chicago. He then earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Detroit and a Master of Business Administration Degree from Loyola University in Chicago. John was first employed by the City of Chicago in the Water Works Department. He later went to work for the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, from which he eventually retired.
John was a good student of history, especially U.S. History, and he enjoyed traveling to see some of sights he had read about. He collected coins and brewed beer as hobbies. And he also enjoyed sports and was noted for his support of the Chicago Bears and the Chicago White Sox.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish, 1530 Jackson Avenue, River Forest, Illinois. A time of personal visitation will precede the Mass, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to the charity of your choosing.
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