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Zachariah Connelly Obituary

Zachariah Matthew Connelly, 20, of Glendale, passed away on December 18, 2005, He was born in Phoenix on June 20, 1985. He is the son of Patrick and Linda Connelly, brother of Shannon Lynn, Justin Patrick, and Sondre'a Kay Connelly. Zach graduated from e-Institue High School. He was employed as a Specialty Technician for Field Lining Systems, Inc. Zach had a smile that radiated his love of life, family and friends. He loved movies and music especially Rap. He hunted, fished, and enjoyed bowling. He was loved by many and will be desperately missed. Survivors include his Mother and Father, sisters Shannon and Sondre'a, brother Justin and his wife Naomi, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Leo and Dorothy Connelly, maternal grandparents William and Katherine Lechowit, uncle John Lechowit and cousin Jeremiah Lechowit.Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2005 from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. with a Rosary at 7 P.M. at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary 7924 N 59 Ave. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Raphael's Catholic Church 5525 W. Acoma Rd.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Dec. 25, 2005.

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Evangeline

November 24, 2020

I found this and I was wondering if this is your Zach?

Mom Linda Lechowit-Connelly

October 29, 2018

Zachary, it's been awhile since I've written a note to you. I think about you every single day. I miss you and all the other angels up there that have left us for that paradise. You now have another angel and I know her mother Glenda misses her as much as I miss you. We will never get over not having you with us. As I see your friends having children. I wonder what your children would have looked like. Would they have been tall and thin? Would they had that mischevious smile? Would they sit under the table and say I only love God and Dad? by the way how is it having dad up there with you? Don't get away with as much as you did before ? Right! Well just thought I'd say hi. I love you and miss you and tell everyone up there that I could use a hand down here especially the almighty one.

Sandi Mueller

October 23, 2015

Hey sweet Godson. I woke up thinking about you. I have no idea why but really? I don't need a reason to think about you. We still miss and love you so much. You were a bright spot in our eyes and you will remain forever in our hearts. I wish you were here so you could ask me for my car just one more time. We love you Zachary.

Linda L. Connelly

August 1, 2013

Zach. By now you know your name has been passed on to Zachariah Matthew Madden. He was born July 12, 2013. His parents are Triton and Brandy. He was 6lb.9oz., 20&3/4 in. And is beautiful. Please guide this child throughout his life. Help him to learn right from wrong. Please be his Guardian Angel.
Also show Naomi's Grandma, Ella Mae, the ins & outs of heaven. I am sure your Nanny Kay & Grandma Connelly would love to share stories with her. Also give them all a hug for me. I love and miss you! You all are forever in our hearts.
Love, Mom

Sandi Mueller

December 6, 2012

Good morning Zach...

Today I woke up thinking about you. Not sure why... I guess it's because it's that time of year. The time of year when more than usual all those wonderful memories of you come to mind. I do know you've made me see that life is precious. It can be taken away at the drop of a dime. As I get older I realize that more and more. You were taken away from us so quickly and so unexpected and so soon. I'm not sure why but I guess God has his reasons for doing the things he does. I still miss you and wish you were here to make more of those memories - esp some really funny ones (your specialty!). But you're not so I do feel blessed that I am still here to think about you. I feel blessed we had the time we did together and I know we will meet again someday and I cannot wait to get a big old Zach hug from my sweet Godson who I love and miss so much... I'm glad you came to mind so early this morning - it brings a smile to my face ~ AS

Linda Lechowit Connelly

July 29, 2012

Zach, I am sitting in the Doctors office and I was reminiscing.  I can remember how you hated to go to the Doctors.  It was a great effort to hold you just to have Dr. Kareus  look in your ears. Unfortunately, you were the sickest and most accident prone of all your siblings.  I can remember when I took you to the ER to get while we were there you jumped off the exam table thinking you would land on the chair.  But you missed and had to have stitches in your forehead also.  I can't count the number of times you were in the ER.  This included the time I took you To the ER, when the school called and said you hit the bar of the basket ball hoop while you were playing basketball.  You had a bloody nose chipped tooth and nasal Fx.  It wasn't until you passed on that Joel told me that you and him actually were in a fist fight and made up the basketball story so not to get in trouble.  How
naive was I.  You and Joel became best friends in fact he also became your brother-in-law.  I could go on and on.  There are so many funny stories that I remember.  Well until next time I will dream of you.
We love and miss you so much.
Love, Mom & Dad

Linda Connelly

June 13, 2012

Zach, I miss you so much. Your birthday will be here soon. This is a hard time for me. So please help me get through it. I know you are watching over me. I continue to find the pennies you drop. This is a sign that lifts my spirit. I also feel your tugs on my bed covers. You used to drive me nuts when you hid at the bottom of my bed and would tug my covers until I had to get up and yell at you. You thought it was so funny. Zach, you are forever in my heart. I love you. You have Nancy Street friends up there with you. Tell them mom said hi and brave yourselves in heaven.
Love, Mom

December 25, 2011

Zach, Merry Christmas. Say hello to Jesus. Tell him that we had a great Christmas. Hope all you guys up there are behaving. I still have two of your Christmas presents that I had bought and wrapped for you before your accident. We had a nice dinner at our house. Now I am exhausted. Please help everyone this New year to be safe and to make good decisions Zach, Your father & I love and miss
you so much!!!

Lois Fout

December 19, 2011

Zachary u always ment so much to our family. We dig out all the pics all the time with friends and family. You are always in our prayers & are hearts. We will love you forever. Keeps things warm till we meet with you again. Love the Fout Family. Xoxo

shawn cooper

December 19, 2011

My aunt kathey just joined you in heaven on November 29 th 2011 . She was like a second mom to me . I miss you guys so much and think about you all the time .

susanne Osolin

December 19, 2011

God bless you in Heaven Zach... Hope you and Ryan are enjoying Heaven. We will meet again.

Zach updated memorial. Some one took everything from his memorial/

December 18, 2011

Zach's Memorial at about 48th Ave & Sweetwater.

Linda Connelly

December 18, 2011

Zach's Family at his Memorial

Linda Connelly

December 18, 2011

Linda Lechowit Connelly

December 18, 2011

Zack.
Happy 6th Eternal Birthday. Some days it feels like 60 years and other times it feels like 6 days since you left us. I have to say thanks to my friend Tammy, this has been the least stressful December 18th I have had so far. Tammy introduced me to a 12 week class called Grief Recovery. Recovery is used to mean feeling better. It is helping me so much. Let me tell you how I spent my day. Though I am sure you already know this. I woke at7 AM; I got out of bed at 7:30. I went to St. Raphael's 9:00 mass. They changed some of threw words in mass but we won't get into that. After Mass I went to your memorial. I then went home. Tammy came over and we made awesome Christmas wreaths. We then went to Rays Pizza and ate and drank. From there we all went to your memorial to pay respect. I put the wreath I made for you there. That is the spot where your soul left your body to join the heavenly angels and of course the Lord. I did not have a big party like I usually do. Part of my recovery is to not put added stress on myself. This worked out fine. The new memorial Shannon and I built looks prettier that the first one.
Zach, your father and I miss you so much. Please continue to watch over and provide guidance to your friends and family. While I was standing in line on black Friday, I was thinking of all the times you would go with me. You would make trips to McD's for hot chocolate. If the store was giving at door prizes to the first 100 customers, you would always manage to get 3 or 4. Zach, I could go on & on. But won't. You are my baby boy and I miss you so much
Love, Mom & Dad

Linda L. Connelly

August 25, 2011

Zach, I am currently in Texas visiting your Aunt Sandi and her family. Your cousins, Ryan, Ross and Josh miss you so much. They talk about the fun they had when they were with you. They are all doing well. I had a lot of fun with them during this visit. Aunt Sandi has your picture on her refrig. We sure do wish that you were with us. You would have loved the waterpark and ocean that we went to. We love and miss you so much!!!
Love, Mom and Aunt Sandi

Linda Connelly

June 22, 2011

Zach, Happy 26th Birthday!!!
We did not have a huge celebration. I thought that would make it really, really hard on me. You know how I love those gatherings, parties, memorials, celebrations. I know you already know this. But I actually had a nice day on the 20th. That is because. Our good friend Tammy took Cameron, Mickey and I to Jack-In-the-Box for lunch where we ate none other than Taco's. We then spent time and your memorial and then Jeremiah's gravesite. Cameron straightened up as many flowers that he could on the other gravesites so they would not get thrown out. Tammy had to explain why you were not buried at your memorial. Why your ashes are on our bookshelf. Why Jeremiah was in the ground. Both the kids asked very good questions about life and death. How much they understood only you know.
I am dedicating this poem to Tammy. Who knows first hand what it is like to lose a son. Her son Jeremiah was one of Zach's best friends. Not only were they friends on earth, now they are friends in heaven.

A SON'S DEATH, SO YOUNG
A son's death, so young.
The parents grieve and shed tears.
Arrangements must be made.
Financial worries hang.

Friends and family come together.
Words of sympathy and love are given.
Deliveries of flowers come.
Food arrives in abundance.

Donations help the cost.
Cards and prayers pour in.
Poems are written.
Stories are told.

Why? Is there a good reason?
No one can comprehend it.
Nothing eases the pain.
What remains for the parents?

A son's death, so young.
Linda L. Connelly
August 3, 2009
Zach and Jeremiah!!! we love and miss you both so much!!!
Mom & Dad

Zach and Mom

Linda Connelly

May 9, 2011

Zach, I was looking through all the Mother Day cards that I have received from years past. I have to say the cards that you gave me are the funniest. You have such a great sense of humor. When you started working you always gave me a $50.00 Wal-Mart gift card. You would say, “Mom you can use this to pay your bill.” I really miss those gift cards. I especially miss you. Though it has been over 5 years since you moved on, at times it feels like just yesterday. I love you so much. Say Hi to Jeremiah and the rest of the family. Both you and Jeremiah have June biological birthdays. I think this year is going to be a quiet celebration. I know Compassionate Friends will enjoy those Jack-in-the-Box tacos. I love you.
Love, MOM

Sandi Mueller

April 9, 2011

Zach - I love it when your mom post messages! It reminds me we need to have a one-on-one too! I just want you to know that we still miss your sweet little self and your very obnoxious but oh so cute ways...I miss the ways you always drove me nuts! Those are the best days! Keep an eye on this family and do what you can do to help with all of everyday struggles and the big ones that pop up now and then. You now have that power and don't be neglecting us now that you have your buddy up there! I know there must be a reason he was sent to you - why? dunno. But someday we will! So remember you and Jeremiah behave yourselves cuz the Good Lord don't need the two of you causing him grief! :) Miss and love you so much! Aunt Sandi

April 8, 2011

Zach,
I have a couple minutes to talk to you. Then I have to hang out clothes. Yes we still do not own a dryer. Well I am sure you were there at the gates to welcome your friend Jeremiah into the gates of heaven. Show him all the ins you have up there. I miss him so much. Since you went to your eternal world, Jeremiah has allowed me to be his other Mom. I felt I had a connection with you whenever I was with him. You two were so much alike. Please watch over his family and your family also. I need another sign from you.

Linda & Patrick Connelly

January 18, 2011

Zach,
We miss you so much!! It seems that there is something on TV or some stranger we see that either looks like you or reminds us of a mannerism you have.
I want to ask you to send Kate's angel down to help her through this medical crisis. She has young grandchildren that needs her. Please make all go well with her surgeries and recovery. We love you so much.
Love, Mom & Dad

This is the plant Tammy gave me!!!

Linda Connelly

May 10, 2010

Hello Zach. Sure do miss you. I know you were with me today when you made that fork rollover. How is Bill doing up there? I am so glad that I was able to spend some good time with him. Jeremiah is in Afghanistan right now. Watch over him OK. His mother Tammy brought me over a plant today. It was for Mother’s day. It is a Gerbera plant. I will plant it in your garden. The flowers are reddish orange. She also sent a card with it. She wrote,” What Zach would want for you today. Happy Mother’s day. Hope you enjoy the flowers” Tammy you are a very special person. Thank You.
Zach, I am attending a church that is really helping me to function without thinking and crying for you all the time .They pray for all your friends and relatives also. I love and miss you so much.

Zach's MOM Linda Connelly

March 12, 2009

Zach,
Oh how I miss you.
I arrived home from TN Saturday. I worked Noon to Midnight S,M,T&W. It reminds me of when you would go to the farmhouse with Dad & I. I bought Dad a 110 yr old por more Wagon for our anniversary. It is so neat.
Tuesday, Dad stopped at your memorial and someone has stolen everything. Aunt Lori took a ride over and spoke with a neighbor. She said she saw a maroon SUV go down the street about 2:00 AM. The van then turned around and stopped at the memorial. She said, she thought it was just another one of many who visit your memorial. The next day she came out and everything was gone.
I know you know who they were. It must have been a sorry group to do that. God bless them for they will need it.
Shannon and I are going over tomorrow and clean the space up rearrange the border. It will look so pretty. I find going to the place where your soul left for your eternal life brings me peace. I like to look at the new and old things your friends have left. Well, enough of that.
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up soon. I have to work that night. I agreed forgetting it was the Green day. Please keep everyone safe that night. OK!! Does God change the clouds up there green for that day? Contrary to the song is there beer in heaven?
Thank all the angels up there for being on Aunt Catherine’s side and help her heal.
I love and miss you so much
Love, Mom

Andrea "Aunt Andi" Cater

December 17, 2008

Hey Zach,
I was thinking about you today and your expression while you were holding the car door closed and I was holding your arm while we were driving my explorer back to san diego after my car got crashed in phoenix. I wish we had a video of that trip! We were laughing so hard! Danyelle must have thought we were insane! Hello to all and may all of you up there shine your light on all of us still down here during this holiday season. We miss and love you.

Aunt Andi

Mom Linda Connelly

December 16, 2008

Zachariah Matthew Connelly we are celebrating your 3rd Eternal Birthday. I miss you so much. I found a picture of you. It reminded me of the look you always gave me.
I Love You

June 20, 1985 R.I.P. December 18, 2005

Please join Zach’s family, relatives & friends in celebrating his third Eternal Life Birthday!!
At The Connelly’s Home

December 18, 2008
Toast Time 7:30 PM
6103 W Nancy Rd. Glendale AZ. 85306

Linda L. Connelly

October 8, 2008

Zach,
You have a beautiful new nephew. I am sure you knew that before all of us did. His name is Zayden Patrick. He is very fussy. He wants his diaper changed right away or he cries. He always wants to be held. His eyes are like yours. Your neice Zachiryah is a trip. she loves to get into everything. We had a biggg #1 Birthday party for her. She runs so fast I can hardly keep up with her. She calls me Nanny the same as my other grandkids. Zach I love and miss you soooo much.
Please continue to keep us safe.
Tell Uncle John that Zayden was born on his birthday and thank him.
Say hi to all that are with you. I miss them all. I will be with you too someday.
love MOM

Linda L. Connelly

August 28, 2008

Zach,
First of all I miss and love you so much. Did you catch my balloon I sent out during the Compassionate Friends meeting? C.F. has been a godsend to me; your memorial has been graffiti again. One statement said “He’s gone it’s time to clean up.” And “Respect my soul visit my resting place not my death place,” Both were signed by Zach. It is a shame that some people are so disrespectful. I am sure if it happened to their son, they would feel very different. Your memorial is the site where your soul left your body and you then entered Eternal life. I feel good when I talk to your ashes in my house or sitting at the memorial and looking at the gifts people leave you.
Zach I am leaving for Tennessee Sandy, Dad and Justin are driving out the end of Sept. Please make sure that they have a safe trip. I am going to be a grandmother in 2 weeks. That is great.
Zachariah Matthew Connelly, I love you and miss you so much.

Tammy Pulaski

August 22, 2008

Hello Zach and Family. It's me your neighbor just stopping by to say HI. I have been thinking about you a lot lately, not sure why. but I want you to know your missed. I sure wish you were here to share Jeremiah's home coming. Thanks for being there for him all this time and not letting anything happen to him. I know he doesn't come visit you much but I know he loves you and misses you, you know him not much on words...

Salina Ezell

August 18, 2008

Hello Zach and Family. It's been awhile just stopped to show my love and support for you and your family. I pray that God is continuing to give all your family the strength to live life and go through these holidays without you physically here. From my family to you and yours.

Salina

Andrea Cater

June 19, 2008

Hey Zach! Well, Happy Birthday (as of midnight anyways). Hey we have a new little special someone we need you to fit in some gaurdian angel time for! Scott (and Jennifer) had a son today! His name is Conner. Well, he needs a special gaurdian angel for a few reasons--First he is Scott's son, and well second- He is Scott's son, and also--well I guess that he is Scott's son pretty much sums it up!! (I'm so bad...) Anyways, we love and miss you and think of you every day. I just yesterday shared the song Shawn (sp?) did with some new friends of mine after they asked about the remembrance sticker on my car. Have a truly "Heavenly" birthday and enjoy all who are with you up there. You have two recent arrivals-your great aunt Sister Irene and Kay Collins. Heaven was blessed with a couple of tough women this past week!

Love Aunt Andi.

katie madden

June 17, 2008

hey zach,
its me katie i miss u alot and i wish you could be her right now and i know if i had one big wish it will be to bring you back into thus word with all of your friends and family becuaus u know we all miss you alot!!will i will see you someday!!!!
love always
your fav nices katie

Brianna Tillman

June 17, 2008

hey zach this is katies friend brianna even though you don't know me i know allot about you i wish i could have met you but i guess i wasn't suposed to but i hope you are happy where you are and we all miss you

love some chick you dont know

love from brianna

p.s. maybe we can meet in the after life

Linda Connelly

February 14, 2008

Zach,
I know it has been a long time since I visited Legacy. I wanted to say Happy Valentine Day. I had a really hard time with the holidays this year. On your heavenly birthday we all met at Padre’s and made a toast. You should have seen us. Which I am sure you had. There were over 50 people there wearing Santa hats that had ZACH written across the front... Again this time I am sure my balloon reached you first as always. I am so sad about totaling my Cruiser. You know how much I loved that car. You were there protecting my life though. I had a pretty bad concussion, but everyone says that I couldn’t get any nuttier than I was. Dad is going to pick up your S10 in TN and I am going to drive that from now on. I hope you don’t get upset when I make it a little girlish. My surgery was ----. I have to wear the cervical collar another 5 weeks. The DR also wants me to stay in bed 12 hrs a day. That’s impossible. Well I didn’t mean to tell everyone my story, but you know how I get carried away.
Zach, I love and miss you so much.
LOVE and KISSES

February 13, 2008

Hey Zach..I've been thinking about you a lot lately. You are soooo missed. Love, Aunt Lori

Derek Fout

December 19, 2007

Whats up brother. Just wanted to tell you that your the man and you are literally the first friend I ever had. There are so many memories that I will hold onto and cherish the rest of my life and help get me through the hard times. I know your watching over me making sure everything goes well for me and all your other close friends and family. Just want you to know that I love ya and miss ya alot and I am so greatful that you were able to spend your last 24 hours with me. I will keep in touch with your mom and take care of her the best that I can as well as many other close friends of yours. Zach, I just want you know that you are missed dearly and I will never ever forget you. And dont worry brother. I will miss you more than just on Tuesdays. I LOVE YOU

Derek Fout

Sandi Mueller

December 14, 2007

Hey Zach - you big day is coming up and you know we'll be toasting you. Especially your cousins - they all miss you more than you can imagine. We all do...

Hugs!

Aunt Sandi

Salina Ezell

December 13, 2007

Hello Zach & Family. Today was a great day thinking of you all so I decided to come and stop by. Christmas is coming up so I hope and pray that you're family's holidays are blessed. May they rejoice in your memory as you live on in their hearts. It's a wonderful thing in life to have, that is family. Sending and overflowing amount of love in your direction to help the holdiay cheer begin. Take care,
Your friend,
Salina E.

Linda L. Connelly

November 27, 2007

Zach,
Our Thanksgiving was special this year. Sondrea had to work that day. A friend of hers invited Zachiryah and I to her house for dinner. There was about 35 people there. The only person I knew was Candice. Her family was awesome. From the moment I walked ih the door, they welcomed me. By dinner time I felt like I was part of the family. Thank you Zach. I know you did not want me to be alone that day. Candice's family and you helped me through the first holiday. Two more to go. Please keep watching over me.
I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH XOXOXO
Love Mom

Salina Ezell

November 26, 2007

Hello to all the Connelly family I hope and pray that your Thanksgiving was a blessed one. I think it's wonderful about the truck in the prior comment sounds like a true sight to see. What a loving family.
God Bless,
Salina

Bonnie O'Neil

November 21, 2007

Hi, You don't know me, but I was taking a walk tonight and saw the memorial on your truck. It made me think of the son I lost in May of 2000. He was only 21, and his name was Sean William O'Neil. His birthday is Dec. 16th. I know the loss you feel. I wish I could say it gets better.

Aunt Lori

November 9, 2007

Hey Zach...Have a talk with the big guy up there and ask Him if He will let houses start selling in Arizona again (I'm sure every other state could use a little help too but right now I'm concentrating on Arizona.) Darn, you know what a grouch I am when I'm not selling houses (no money). I need you to put a word in for me. Take care of yourself, too. Love & kisses!

Aunt Andi Cater

October 29, 2007

Hey Zach,
I sent an e-mail to the woman below, welcoming her to our world... You are way, way cool! You are even able to continue to spread that glow and compassion that all of us appreciated so much.
ps: Are there any good roller coasters up there???

My new Grandaughter, Zachiryah Lynn. Thank you Zach!!!

MOM Connelly

October 24, 2007

Zach,
Sandi Ezell, a women that does not even know us, has written some very nice things to our friends and family. By her writings I can tell that she is a loving person also. There is alot of love in us. I can remember you saying to me "I love you" whenever you walked out the door. Well almost always. How do you like your new niece. Named after you with a different spelling. Zachiryah Lynn. Her middle name was chosen from your sister Shannon Lynn & me.
Zach, though it is nearly 2 yrs since you left us. It feels like just yesterday to me. You are in my thoughts every second of the day. I miss your facial expressions so much, esp. your smile. Please help me through the coming months. The holidays are so tough.
I love & miss you!!!!
MOM

Salina Ezell

October 23, 2007

Hello all, even though I don't know any of you, I left a comment quite some time ago, because the enormous amount of loved shared on here really moved me and still does. I just wanted to take some time out of my schedule and say I remember you. I remember you from the love of all your family and friends. You are an angel that I never knew but know in my heart and mind. It's glorious to be so loved. There are so many things in the world going on and sometimes just to keep myself grounded I come here and get back to peace. Can you believe I have a tear in my eye and my throat is all choked up, yet I don't even know you. With the holidays coming up, I pray over all your family and friends, may God & you keep them safe. May God continue to bless them with strength for they are all truely amazing. Thank you for my peace of heart and mind and allowing me somehow to have come across you.

Aunt Andi Cater

October 22, 2007

Hey Zach and all...
If you can, send some very cool, very wet air in our direction to help put out these fires....
We miss and love all of you!
ps...how about that new little niece of yours!!!??!!!
Love, Aunt Andi

Naomi

October 19, 2007

Hi Zach!
Just wanted to say that I miss you so much! I have been thinking about you you ALOT lately, things are just not the same. Thank you for watching over the family.

Love you 4-ever!!!

Sandi Mueller

August 12, 2007

Hey Zach - Just wanted to let you know I have been thinking about you alot lately. Good things.... You are in our hearts and we really miss you! I love you - AS

Linda Connelly

July 4, 2007

Zach,
Happy Independence AKA Fourthy of July!!!
Keep an eye out for the fireworks flying by you. Triton came home today. I feel it may have been too fast. But he was very anxious to go. I love and niss you so meuc,
Love,
MOM

Aunt Andi Cater

July 3, 2007

Zach-
Vanette and I have been talking about you all night. Man, that girl sure loves you!! (I mean she thought you were the "Bomb-digity!!!") Shine a star in her direction when she is driving home tonight make it bright so she can't miss it, okay? I love and miss you and thank you to al of you for keeping the gates secured and keeping Triton here on earth. What a blessing and miracle that has been recieved with him making thus far an amazing recovery in the works!!!! You all done good!!!
Love, Aunt Andi

Zach and two of his good friends.

Linda Connelly

June 22, 2007

Zach,
Your toast was a success. There were friends and family all over the states toasting at the same time. I love you and miss you so much... I didn’t write you on your BD because it is still so tough, Cameron told your dad and I that Saturday night you came and visited him and left him a toy. He said you & him played with your robot look alike. You can visit me anytime. Please keep an eye on this group down here. A lot of things are going on and everyone could use an angel on their shoulder.
Love Mom & Dad

Linda L. Connelly

June 19, 2007

Zach,
Tomorrow is your 22nd birthday. You be looking down here tomorrow at 9:00 PM. There will be a group of us at Padre Murphy’s holding up a toast for you. You definitely added PAZZAZZ to this group. You made us laugh and cry. One moment we could be mad at you then you would flash that smile and melt our hearts. I have come to know so many wonderful friends of yours. Eighteen months and I still run into someone who knew you and had a story to share. After all these stories that I have heard, it’s no wonder my hair is grey. My balloon will be the fastest tomorrow so catch it and read my note. Zach we love and miss you so much.
Love,
Mom & Dad

Sandi Mueller

June 13, 2007

Just a note to tell you I miss you!

I love you!

Aunt Sandi

Christin Riggs

June 5, 2007

I try to stop by at least once a month and write a lil sumtin sumtin on your guestbook. YOur 22nd Bday is coming up in 15 days!!! YOu better have a BIG PARTY UP THERE IN HEAVEN CAUSE YOU KNOW WE WILL BE HAVING ONE DOIWN HERE FOR YOU!!!!
THEre isnt a day theat doesnt go by that you are not on my mind!!! I love you and miss you!!!!

Salina Ezell

May 21, 2007

I came across your page on myspace, I want to leave my respect to you and let you know that for some reason you touched my heart. God always has a reason for situations and thank God that he is looking over you now. Many prayers to your family and friends, they all very much love and adore you and I've never really read anything like it.

Aunt Andi Cater

March 31, 2007

Zach,
Been thinking alot about you. Probably because your namesake is growing into what my friend Lori calls a Dogzilla! Every time I turn around he issomehow magically directly in front of me. And having a hundred plus pound puppy directly in front of you when your moving can be very dangerous! But it does help to hear and say your name. And he is such a happy and loving memorial to you! I miss you and love you. So does Danyelle. She is always bragging about you.


Love,
Aunt Andi

shannon connelly

March 30, 2007

hello zachary i just wanted to say hello and that i miss you so much.
love,shannon
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

CHRISTIN RIGGS

March 30, 2007

ZACH-
WE HAVE LOST ANOTHER ONE. ANDY IS GOING TO BE UP THERE WITH YOU NOW. AND YOU TO CAN PARTY IT UP AND WATCH OVER ALL OF US DOWN HERE.
REMEMBER THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT DOESNT GO BY THAT YOU ARE NOT ON MY MIND. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. ON MY ANKLE, AND ON WRIST, EVEN ON MY CAR. NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE ALWAYS THERE WITH ME.
I EVEN CARRY THE HUGE PENNY MOM GOT FOR ME, EVERYWHERE!!!!
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU LOTS!!!!
XOXOXOXOXOXO
PS MOM I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!

AND THIS IS MY SONG TO YOU!!!
THE FRAY

HOW TO SAVE A LIFE

Step one you say we need to talk

He walks you say sit down it's just a talk

He smiles politely back at you

You stare politely right on through

Some sort of window to your right

As he goes left and you stay right

Between the lines of fear and blame

And you begin to wonder why you came

Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend

Somewhere along in the bitterness

And I would have stayed up with you all night

Had I known how to save a life

Let him know that you know best

Cause after all you do know best

Try to slip past his defense

Without granting innocence

Lay down a list of what is wrong

The things you've told him all along

And pray to God he hears you

And pray to God he hears you

Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend

Somewhere along in the bitterness

And I would have stayed up with you all night

Had I known how to save a life

As he begins to raise his voice

You lower yours and grant him one last choice

Drive until you lose the road

Or break with the ones you've followed

He will do one of two things

He will admit to everything

Or he'll say he's just not the same

And you'll begin to wonder why you came


Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend

Somewhere along in the bitterness

And I would have stayed up with you all night

Had I known how to save a life

Sandi Mueller

March 27, 2007

Hey cutie - thanks for all the signs. Without you here with us those signs mean everything. Ross told me yesterday he thinks of you everyday. We had a good conversation about you. Boy you were a little stinker! You really are special to us and I thank God we had the opportunity to be with you - even if it was short, but someday we'll all be together again. I love you Zach and I miss you so much. Keep the family hopping up there and tell them hi. I am sure they are loving having you with them and... keep sending those signs. And oh yea, thanks for the dime yesterday - that was cool. Hugs and kisses - Aunt Sandi

MOM Connelly

March 26, 2007

Zach,
So much has happened in the last few days. I know you are with me. Your name has been seen by so many on the back of vehicles. I met a friend of yours while I was having my nails done. The Fray's song, Save A Life came on the radio. Of course it made the tears flow. She listened to me and shared my sorrow. Her name was Christina (I think). She misses you alot. I wish I would have know all of your friends earlier. They are wonderful. Zach, I love and miss you soooooo much. My heart has a hole that will only be filled when I see you again.
Love and kisses!!!
MOM

CHRiSTiN RIGGS

February 10, 2007

WELL TIME HAS SEFINETLY FLOWN BY SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN GONE!! THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOEs BY THAT I DONT THINK ABOUT YOU THOUGh! JUST THOUGHT ID STOP BY ReAL QUIK AND saY I LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!!

AUNT LORI

January 24, 2007

REST IN PEACE, ZACH, YOU ARE LOVED BY SO MANY! YOU WILL NEVER BE FAR FROM US AS LONG AS YOU ARE ALIVE IN OUR MEMORIES.

Linda L Connelly

January 7, 2007

Zach,
Our house is beginning to look normal again. It has taken Shannon and I 3 days to get the Christmas decorations down and we are not finished. We still have a corner of the nitendo room stuffed as we find a place to put the decorations.
Your personal white christmas tree had many angels, personaled decorations etc. from your many friends. It was beautiful!!! Thank you for helping me make it through the memorial and holidays. I know you were saying, "Mom enough now. SERIOUSLY!!!
Love, MOM

Happy New Year Zach

Linda L. Connelly

December 31, 2006

Happy New Year Zach,

I am having a really hard time today. I miss you so much!!! I remember all the New Year Eves, when you would join your dad and me as we waited for the ball to drop in Times Square.
You would make sure you woke us in case we dosed off. We would put hats on our heads, blow horns, shake our rattles and bring in the New Year together. As you grew older you started to attend friends’ parties. Even then you were the first to call and wish us a happy New Year. Last New Year eve. was the first time we did not receive that call. We missed it so much. Tonight I know you will be with us while your dad and I have our hats on watching that ball drop. Zach, tonight please watch over those who are out celebrating. Keep them safe.
Zach Happy New Year
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH!! SERIOUSLY
Your loving parents

Linda L. Connelly

December 31, 2006

This is a message to Zach from his parents.

To our angel Zach

It has been one year since you left us. Our pain remains as strong as it was that night. I have found that this pain has helped me to assist those who have suffered the same lose. Thank you for giving me the strength to do this. I know this is your sign to let me know that your spirit is always with me. We also want to thank you for being a guardian angel to Christin, Gordon, Joel, Derrick and Jace. We know you were there keeping them safe.

We celebrated your 1st eternal life birthday. As you saw, there were many people that attended the celebration. You are in our thoughts constantly. Your passing has given many the strength to look into their own lives and realize that, they need to enjoy life to it’s fullest, to smile often, to love others as they are and not as we want them to be, to stop and smell the roses and as Aunt Lori says, “Dance as if no one is watching you”.

We love and miss you!
Happy Birthday Zach

Aunt Lori

November 2, 2006

Hey Zach...Halloween just wasn't the same without you scaring the (blank) out of me with one of your goofy masks. You got me every year. I would tell you..(after my heart settled down), "It's not going to be so funny if I have a heart attack and die". That would make you laugh even more. Zach...RIP...we miss you.

Linda Connellky

October 10, 2006

Dear Zachariah
I miss you so much. Today Cameron brought over a fake knife and said "this is Zach's. I want to put it in his room". He misses you alot. He tells me at night you are in his room and you tickle him. The other day he said that you were throwing a ball and he would catch it. thank you for watching over Derick, Joel & Jace. Both cars totaled and the guys had minor injuries. They all believe you are their guardian angel. Zach I love you so much and I miss you. Zach, I have a space in my heart that is empty and will remain that way until we are together in heaven. I think of you every moment. Thank you for the good time we had in Tennessee. That week left me wiith loving memories.
I love you.
MOM

Aunt Lori

September 22, 2006

Today is Uncle John's birthday. If you are with him, give him a big hug for me. Thanks..Zach!

August 23, 2006

Zach!!!

Thank you for finding my appt book. You knew that I would go nuts without it. I love and miss you so much. I gave Brett the beanie that you wore to his wedding luau. He said he will treasure it.

Zach keep them on their toes up there, just as you did down here

Love,

MOM



PS: Jeramiah is coming home. There is an open house at his home next Monday. He graduated basic training.

shannon connelly

August 18, 2006

zachary just wanted to say hello i miss you so much hugs n kisses XOXOXOXO love shannon

Christin Riggs

August 3, 2006

I got the craziest thing from your brother yesterday it was your voicemail to your cell phone. It caught me off guard cause I hadnt heard it in such a long time. There is not a day that goes by that you are not missed, Zach. SERIOUSLY!!! We all love you and miss you soooo much! I want to personally thank you for staying by each and everyone of our sides. If it wasnt for you I dont think I would be where i am today that is for sure. Your my angel and you ALWAYS will be!!!! Thank you for bringing Jason and I together he is the BEST THING TO EVER HAPPEN TO ME!!! ANyways I jsut wanted to frop a quick line.

I love you Zach and you will always have a special place in my heart!

MWAHHHHHHH!!!!!

Linda L. Connelly

August 1, 2006

Zach,

I drove your truck to the Tennessee farm house. Shannon was my co-pilate. We had a good trip but those casino stops really hit the wallet. I thought you were going to have my back while I pulled that handle. Maybe next time. Dad locked the truck up in the barn. Now I can cruise while I am there. While driving,memories of you and I picking the truck up that week in December would enter my mind. We did alot of talking. I learned some things about you that I didn't know and and visa versa. I am so glad I had that time alone with you. I have wonderful memories. By this time you would be saying seriously mom, enough now.

Zach, I love and miss you so much. I went in your room to place a flower vase on your stand. When I came out, Cameron said, "Nanny, what are you doing in Zach's room?" He made sure I closed and latched the door before we walked away. Cameron told us that at night you come into his room and tickle him. He knows every item that was yours and will not allow anyone to touch them.

Zach, we love and miss you so much."SERIOUSLY"

Mom

Sandi Mueller

July 25, 2006

Zach - Please watch over Ross while he is in Iraq and keep him safe. You have that power to do what no one here on earth can do. We continue to miss your smiling face! Much love always - Aunt Sandi

Linda Connelly

May 30, 2006

Zach,

I know you already know tomorrow is my birthday. It would be really neat if you would somehow let me know you are doing OK up there. I don't need a big one. Just a little something will do.

I was just looking at Jeramiah's pictures from Boot Camp. His parents have set up a web page that will keep us posted on his progress. Keep an eye on him and guide him along the way.

Zach, I love and miss you so much

Love MOM

zach's sister

May 27, 2006

zachary,you need to do me a favor please whatch over triton. guide him down the right path(through high school). he misses you alot.for graduation he got money from dad and when he realized how much money it was the first thing out of his mouth was i'm buying a game cube. (remind you of anyone we know?)LOL i love you and miss you sosososos much hugs-n-kissses XOXOXOXOXOX love,shannon

Aunt Lori

May 15, 2006

Hey Zach...I sure miss your smiling face and your fresh, young, and witty way of seeing things. In our family, you were a link between the young and the old. Hopefully, you're now experiencing what we can only imagine...higher powers. Peace.

maureen walker

May 14, 2006

Hello Zach,

I just wanted to thank-you for yesterday.I know you were my guardian angel watching over my shoulder.I had been putting my oil change off for 2 weeks now and I really didn't want to go yesterday am. But I'm sure glad I did! The oil change was ok, but when they checked the battery , they said any day and the car probably would not start! Thanks,Buddy..I knew you were looking over my shoulder and you did not want me to get stuck and stranded somewhere. I think of you all the time Zach and miss you dearly...I just wanted to write you and tell you Thanks Again.

Love ya, Aunt E

Mom and Dad

April 21, 2006

Zach,

Your father and I miss you very much. It has been four months since you left our world for the eternal world. Aunt Lori, Shannon and I were the first to arrive on a mortorcycle accident a couple of weeks ago. A girl was injured. I know you were there guiding me through the steps to help her. I left the scene when the paramedics arrived. Would you believe one of those paramedics taught my CPR class a week later. He recognized me and said that we did a good job. Thank you for being there. Where were you when I was at the casino yesterday. You were probably lying with you headset, listening to RAP. I could of used your help there also.

We love you very much.

Love Mom and DAD

April 19, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain, then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile, knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free, remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

shannon connelly

April 18, 2006

zachary i really miss you plz come and visit whenever you like(i won't be scared) i'll be looking forward to it i love you your sister shannon

Christin Brosious

April 14, 2006

Well Zach Its almost been 4 months now. Im sure ur jst having a blast up there!!!! We all miss you SOOO MUCH! Know that u will always have a place in my heart. And you'll b with me FOREVER cause i got your intials tattooed on my ankle with a rose. I swear it was just like yesterday you were here. When I used lay fight with u at the fout's. Or when I u first got ur bke and i always used to ask u for a ride on it and u told me I had to lose 20 lbs. before I could have a ride. LOL funny one Zach!!!! You wer always one to make us laugh thats for sure. Anyways just thought I drop in and say a lil sumtin.

Linda and Pat- I love you guys!!!! You are the BEST & im ALWAYS here for u NO MATTER WHAT!!!!!!

Aunt Andi Cater

April 2, 2006

Zach, Zach, Zach...

I am planning on going to Arizona this week and I guess knowing that you not being there in human person will make all of this unfortunately all the more real. They were talking yesterday on a radio show about people who are able to do lenghty calculation in their head and quickly and how amazing and intelligent they are and I smiled because it was so cool when I used to run off a bunch of numbers to you and and ask you to do a run of different calculations with them and within seconds you were able to give me an answer. 10 or so minutes later when I had worked them out on paper I was always so fasciniated that you had whippped out the correct answer in such a short time and in your head. I'd always asked in awe "How do you do that?" You're response was always a smug smile and the response of "It's easy! I just do it." I think I decided what tatoo I want to get in your's as well as Uncle John's memory... The red smiley face from the new Bon Jovi CD, only with blonde spikey hair on it. There are so many songs on that CD that remind me of both of you. Being his favorite rock band, Uncle John would have loved most of the songs, as they were very applicable...

Anyway, I'm rambling, and if you are able to read along I'm sure your getting restless by now and thinking "Jes, Aunt Andi, are you going to write a book or what?"

So bye for now...

Oh yea, Danyelle told me that sometimes she asks you to help her when she's working on something at school...so...all help would truly be greatly appreciated...

And finally, any interventions when your name sake is chewing on my arm or my head would also be greatly appreciated....(HE's about 75 or more pounds already! But very funny and happy.)

We love and miss you every hour of every day. I hope you are all up there laughing and joking and tossing quarters!

Love, Aunt Andi

Cathy Cater

March 30, 2006

Linda, Pat and family,

I was thinking about your Zach today and then little Danyelle called. I didn't know about this site until then. I just wanted to let you all know how blessed I feel to have had the chance to meet and know Zach. My fondest memories of him are of watching him with his beloved grandmother. I've never seen anyone take care of another person with so much love and compassion shining through! I can just imagine how much they are enjoying each other in Heaven.



You are all in my thought & prayers,

Linda Connelly

March 18, 2006

Zach,

It was 3 months ago today that you left our world. I believe you are now in a better place. Zach, if you will give me a sign that you are OK, I would feel much better. I miss you so much. Yesterday at Justin & Naomi's get together, Justin spilled some green beer on Rudy. I hope you don't mind that I gave Rudy one of your shirts to put on. He said he was going to have your name put on the back of the shirt. Zach, I love and miss you so much. The house is so quiet without you. You have some really neat friends. They stop in to say hi. They love & miss you also. Cameron is with me and he says "hi Zach". Please let me know you are OK.

Love, Mom

Linda Connelly

March 11, 2006

Zachariah Matthew,

We love and miss you so much. Today, your father and I went to Tom's Camperland and picked out a nice shell for your truck. It will be ready in a couple weeks. We plan on keeping that truck. I know you had so many ideas on how you were going to fix it up. Hopefully the things we do to it are some of what you had in mind. If not just let us know in some way.

We love and miss you so much.

Love,

Mom and Dad

Aunt Andi Cater

March 10, 2006

Zach, (and Linda, Pat , Justin, Shannon, Sondrea and all...)

As I just pulled a near all nighter "finalizing" a report Miss Danyelle has to turn in today, I must tell you that thoughts of you helped me through. When I think about my awesome neices and nephews that my sisters (Lori, be thankful David and Brett spared you for the most part...)stayed up late for, it helped me to realize that it is all worth it. I miss you immeasurably Zach, and hope the rest of my neices and nephews know how much I love them. Take pride in how amazing each of you are and how much you are all loved by so many people.

Sincerely,

-Aunt Andi.



Good night-must sleep briefly...that is if Zach's namesake doesn't wake up first...

Lori Cortright

March 8, 2006

Linda..I know you are in so much pain. Just try taking one day at a time. Sometimes even that may be too much to handle. If so, drop down to one hour at a time, or even one minute or second at a time. As time passes and things and events come and go, you may think we are forgetting about Zach, and your pain, but believe me, we are not nor will we ever, it's just that we don't know what to do about it. Use us for whatever you need us for. We are all happy to help in any way we can. Again, we just don't know what to do. Please know, you, Pat and your kids are dearly loved by us.

Maureen Walker

February 18, 2006

Zach,

It's been 2 months now , and every day you are missed sooo much! I know you are looking down on us you have become a guardian angel to all. Especially keep an eye on your cousin Dillon he misses you so too! Just wanted to say hello and that you are always in my heart. Love You,Aunt E

PS. Don't forget to do the Irish Jig next month with Papa Leo!

Aunt Andi Cater

February 13, 2006

As you I'm sure are aware, Zach, your namesake is quite the character! He is growing like a weed, but still loppy and goofy as all puppies will be. At about 20 pounds, he is giving the chihuahas quite the run for their money. He is definitely carrying on the "Big Zach Attach" spirit!

I miss you every minute of the day, Zach and still have trouble grasping the reality of this. May your spirit continue to shine through to me through little (for the moment)Zach's eyes...

Love

Aunt Andi

Jon Doerr

February 9, 2006

There's nothing I can say to make this any easier, I can't Imagine how hard it must be. I didn't know Zach personally but I am Good friends with his mother Linda, my prayers are with your family, If you need anything from myself or my family don't hesitate to ask...With Love,

Jon O Doerr

Abbe Arias

February 6, 2006

Pat & Linda,



I just wanted to let you know how deeply sorry we are for your loss. I hope that the fact that he lived life to the fullest and was loved by all makes you realize that even though you just got to spend 20 short years with him, it was truly a blessing to have spent even a day with him. Zach was special and he continues to be special through the joyous memories you will always have of his life.



Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.



Love,

Cookie, Abbe, Spencer, Jordan & Alicia

shannon connelly

January 26, 2006

zachary, just wanted to say, I REALLY MISS YOU ALOT! i'm always thinking about you! love always, your sister shannon

Bill & Linda Bottema

January 23, 2006

Linda, Pat and Family,

As I looked back through our pictures from Arizonia to find the ones I knew I had of Zack, I was sad to know there would be no more. His great smile and fun loving spirit will be greatly missed by you all. I am glad we got to share a little of your Zack, he was such a charming character. We will miss seeing him when we visit Arizonia.

We can't even imagine how hard this is for you all, but we want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. (If you ever need to talk or just vent Linda, remember I am just a phone call away.)We will be coming down the end of March and we hope to come and give you both a big hug in person then , but until then just know that our hearts go out out to you. We Love You and share in you sorrow, Bill and Linda

Kim and Brett Cortright

January 21, 2006

Linda and Pat-



You are in our thoughts everyday as you continue to search for peace in the loss of Zach. We send blessings of strength, love and comfort to you and the entire Connelly crew. Zach has his party hat on in heaven and one day we will all join him to have our own big hoopla of a party! In the meantime, stay strong, laugh loud and cry hard (it's better then keeping it in).



We love you,

Kim and Brett Cortright

Andrea Cater

January 21, 2006

I found a picture of Zach and Danyelle last Christmas. He and she both had on his Santa hats. His character is one that will never be replaceable. I thank God that all of my neices and nephews are the amazing people they are.



I am thankful and love each and every one of you. Live full enough lives for yourselves as well as your generation of cousins who are in Heaven watching over you.



Love,

-Aunt Andi

Judy and Jim Barthel-Whalen

January 21, 2006

Dera Pat, Linda,andfamily,

This is sent to you with heartfelt sadness and our deepest sympathy. The tragic news of your beautiful, boy Zach, has been pure awestruck. We are so sorry for this huge loss and void to your lives. We remember Zach's smile from ear to ear, and my boys Zach, and Lance especially remember how he would play video games with them, even though they were so much younger. our hearts are pained for you. what can we do for you???!!!! We will pray for strength, for faith in Gods truth, and for comforting peace that you all need!!! Thank you for sharing your amazing son and cousin with us, We will miss you Zach. With love always, Jim and Judy, michelle, zach, lance, and Victoria Barthel-Whalen

DANIELLE

January 19, 2006

CONNELLY'S

My thoughts and prayers go out to you all; so sorry for you lose. Zach was too young to be taken from you.

LOVE ALWAYS DANIELLE

Lori Cortright

January 18, 2006

It's been a month since the accident and the only thing that has changed is that the sorrow and pain seem greater than ever. It all seems too terrible to possibly be real.



Like Pat said, "Let us wake up and find out this has just been a really, really bad dream".



Linda & Pat, I'm afraid it's not just a really bad dream. I'm afraid the unthinkable has really happened. Now all we can do is hope, with all our might, that there is really a God somewhere, with a plan, and reason for taking your sweet, innocent, young son from you, and all the rest of us.



Linda, you and I have cried together over the loss of Mom, Dad, Brother John, Rosie, Leo and so many others, but this loss of Zach is almost too much to comprehend.



Whatever I can do, please know I am here for you. I love you.

Kristofer Cook

January 15, 2006

u will be missed



i regret loosing touch with you for so long

shannon connelly

January 14, 2006

zachary,I MISS YOU ALOT!love your sister(shannon)

Dillon Walker

January 12, 2006

zach, you were the best cousins someone could ever have..I can't even put it into words on how much i miss you!! You were like a best friend to me, if i needed something you would be their for me all the time. zach, its just going to be so different without you being here in our lives. Love Cousin Dillon Always and Forever!!

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