William J. "Bill" Connell

Of Brookline, formerly of Brighton June 25, 2005. Survived by a sister Mary Ridge of Newton; two nieces, Maura Ridge of Littleton, CO and Katharine Greeley of Newton; three nephews William Ridge of Norwood, James Ridge of West Roxbury and Mark Ridge of Long Island, NY and six grandnieces and nephews. Also survived by good friends Eleanor Wendler of Brookline and Steve Dorsey of Brighton. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 12 in St. Columbkille's Church, Market St. Brighton at 9:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment took place St. Paul's Cemetery, Arlington. Late Veteran USMC Korean War, and retired employee US Postal Service and Comm. Of Mass. Donations in his name may be made to The Animal Rescue League of Boston, PO Box 265, Boston 02117.