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BRIAN CONNOLLY Obituary

CONNOLLY, Brian F. Of South Boston and Wilmington, September 16, 2019. Loving son of the late John and Catherine (Stack) Connolly. Devoted brother of Mary of South Boston, Mark and his wife Kathleen of West Roxbury, Kevin of South Boston, Gerald and his wife Diane of Braintree, and the late Margaret Connolly-Curran. Loving uncle of many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Visitation in the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., SOUTH BOSTON, on Thursday, September 19th, from 4-8 pm. Funeral Mass in Gate of Heaven Church, 615 East Fourth Street, South Boston, on Friday, September 20th at 10am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington. Brian was a longtime employee of the MBTA and Hilton Hotels.

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 18 to Sep. 20, 2019.

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Anonymous

September 23, 2024

I miss you. I hope you are laughing up there

Ava Rose

September 4, 2023

Thinking of you so much lately. You meant the world to me

Siobhan Curran

September 5, 2021

Uncle Brian,
Lately , I have been missing you more and more. I write this message with tears in my eyes and a love strong in my Heart. You were so amazing. You did way more than ever was required or asked in any part of your life. You truly were a Papa to the kids Plz know we all love and miss you so much. Hear our prayers that we may be united here on Earth and send love up to u. God help us. God, I miss you Brian.

Ava White

July 24, 2021

I miss you every single day Uncle Brian. You really were the most selfless person i knew, and I try my best too carry that trait with me wherever I go. You did so much for everyone and truly have such a kind soul. Love you always and forever.

Nancy Dawson

February 10, 2020

Love you and miss you, Uncle Brian.

Mollie White

December 22, 2019

Thank you for everything I miss and love u so much I hope u have a great Christmas up in heaven with nuna

Charles Malgioglio

October 3, 2019

Rip Brian always a true gentleman and friend! An honor to call you my friend and fellow football player at s.b.high school!

Siobhan Curran

September 28, 2019

Dear sweet Uncle,
I think of you day after day. so many things I never got to say. I love you more than you knew and things will never be the same without you. You were truly devoted and real. Kindness and passion for your beliefs. I love you. I thank you. I miss you

Thank you for everything uncle Brian. We all love and miss you. This has been close to unbearable for everyone.

Siobhan Curran

September 28, 2019

Celeste Healy

September 25, 2019

Thank you all for your thoughtful messages and fantastic pictures. You captured Brian's true essence. Your kindness means so very much. Great memories. Thank you very much. Cheers to Uncle Brian in heaven!!

Jack McGrath

September 20, 2019

Mary, Mark, Gerald and Kevin, I'm shocked and saddened by Brian's passing, I'm sure he's with Major and the rest of your family. Sorry we can't make the service, we are on vacation out of the country

Dave Holleran

September 19, 2019

Brian was one "wild and crazy guy". He never failed to make me laugh. He had a big heart and would give the shirt off his back to any friend in need. He was always up for a good time, bouncing around and jabbering... I don't know where he got his energy, but he was something else. I'm going to miss my friend. Condolences to his family and friends.

Dave Holleran

September 19, 2019

Dave Holleran

September 19, 2019

Dave Holleran

September 19, 2019

Dave Holleran

September 19, 2019

Lorraine Ahern

September 19, 2019

So sorry for your loss.

Living Spirit Dishgarden

Sharee Gittens

Sent Flowers

September 19, 2019

The pain of losing someone in death is the most devastating pain that one can feel.those who pass on God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes.my sincere condolences to the families during this difficult time of grief.
- Lynn - GP

Bob Cappellano

September 18, 2019

To Brians' family and loved ones you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.May God guide you and comfort you in the days ahead.

September 18, 2019

so sorry mary about your brother may he rest in peace. Teresa mckenna

Michael Hayes

September 18, 2019

May the Lord bless him and keep him in the palm of his hands amen.

Maryanne Walls

September 18, 2019

So sorry. Brian was always a pleasure to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Maryanne Walls

Cathie Pylypink

September 18, 2019

I went to school with Brian! He was
So sweet & kind to me,even when others weren't.
When my son's Godfather of record,couldn't be there for the actual christening, Brian stood in,came to many of my son's birthday parties, so he was Uncle Brian!!
Rest in peace sweet man!
Love you always!
Cathie

Joanne Cherry

September 18, 2019

So very sorry for your loss. Went to school with Brian, great guy. RIP classmate.

Patricia Ritz

September 18, 2019

So very sorry for your loss.

Priscilla Murphy

September 18, 2019

The South Boston High Class of 1972 Reunion Committee sends warm thoughts to the Connolly Family as you travel this difficult road.

Priscilla Murphy
Bob Linehan

John White

September 18, 2019

BRIAN WAS ONE OF MY FRIENDS SINCE WE WERE TEENAGERS. A GREAT GUY AND A GREAT FRIEND .
HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HIM.
JOHNNY WHITE

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

O'Brien Funeral Home - South Boston

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Gate of Heaven Church

615 East Fourth Street,, South Boston, MA

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