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JOHN CONNELLY Obituary

CONNELLY--John L., 80, of Norwalk, CT passed away on April 16, 2019 at Norwalk Hospital. Born in New York, NY, the son of the late James V. and Irene (Johnston) Connelly (and brother of the late James V. Connelly, Jr.), he was the loving and devoted husband of Susan Warren Connelly for nearly 50 years. A graduate of Regis High School, the College of the Holy Cross, and Fordham University, he taught at Regis High School in Manhattan for 52 years, teaching mathematics, European history, economics, classical political thought, and epistemology. In 2017, John resumed teaching at Regina Pacis Academy in Norwalk, CT. In 1981, John was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Georgetown University and in 2015 he was awarded the Deo et Patriae Award for his lifetime of service to Catholic education. Throughout his entire life, John's love of teaching was exceeded only by his faith in God and his devotion to his family. John is survived by his wife Susan; their children Jamie Connelly (Meg) of Atlanta, GA and Michael Connelly (Johanna) of Medford, MA; cherished grandchildren Jack, Emmy, Tommy, Julia, and Sean; as well as his brother Edward Connelly (Peggy), and sister Irene Sullivan (Robert) and a multitude of beloved nieces and nephews. His family will receive visitors on Monday, April 22 from 3-8pm at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave., Norwalk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 23 at 10am at St. Mary Church, 669 West Avenue, Norwalk. Interment at St. John's Cemetery will be limited to family. Memorial donations may be made to: Regina Pacis Academy, 8 Leonard St., Norwalk, CT 06850. For directions or online memorial page, please go to: Magnerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 19, 2019.

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April 23, 2019

I was a classmate at Holy Cross and visited his parents' home in New York City. He was part of a very gifted group of Frank Reilly, Barth Healy and Neal Coughlin. His gifts and character I felt were extraordinary. That was attested to over time by all his academic honors. He came from, created a great home and family and went to met them all now. With sympathy and prayers, John P Hanson Jr MD class of 1960

CAROLYN DONOHUE-ULMAN

April 23, 2019

Susan, I am so sorry for your loss of John, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carolyn

April 23, 2019

Susan and family - We were so sorry to learn of John's passing. He was a great guy and always fun to be with. He is now in the loving arms of our Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. God Bless - Barb Boczer and Bill Hevesy

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April 21, 2019

Susan and family, sorry to hear of John's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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Philip Guarco

April 19, 2019

My sincere condolences go to the Connelly family. As a student at Regis, I was always struck by Mr. Connelly's decency, which he exuded in spades. Your loss is also an enormous loss to the entire Regis community. Phil Guarco '78.

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22

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Magner Funeral Home, Inc. - Norwalk

12 Mott Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850

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23

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary Church

669 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT

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Magner Funeral Home, Inc. - Norwalk

12 Mott Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850

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