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Edward Connelly Obituary
Cherished husband of JoAnne Connelly Hammermeister. Beloved step-father to Roy (Mary) Whitmore and the late Gregory (Susanna) Whitmore. Very proud Grandpa to Nicholas, Zachary, Tyler, Adriana and Olivia Whitmore. Adored brother to Mary J. Connelly and Julie C. Pedersen. Great friend to brothers-in-law Michael, Raymond (Pat) and the late Fred (Denise) Hammermeister. Dear Uncle to Soren and Eric Pedersen, John, Craig (Nicole), the
late Scott, Nicole Hammermeister, Michelle (Christopher) Jugo, and Great-Uncle to Cristina and Joseph Hammermeister. Fond cousin and friend to many. A celebration of life for Eddie will be held in the near future. The family requests donations to St. Jude's Children's Cancer Hospital. www.stjude.org
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Connelly
Teri Nowak
May 15, 2024
Eddie you will always remain in my heart ! My love always goes out to Jo Anne and the family!
Teri Nowak
July 4, 2023
I just learned about your death Ed! You were a great boss to me on the Forest Preserve Police and a great friend to Bob and I ! Will always hold your memories close to my heart!
Kathy (Haughey) Ryhajlo
June 7, 2023
I was very sorry to hear of your brothers passing. My prayers are with you, Mary and Julie and with your families.
Mo Connelly
May 22, 2023
Wonderful, loving cousin of ours...many Masses for Eddy's Family
Tom Vitello
May 21, 2023
Deepest sympathies from Tom Vitello and family.
Janice White
May 21, 2023
Rest in peace, Ed. My condolences to Mary all his family.
Janice White
Marty Sosin
May 21, 2023
My sincere condolences to the Connelly family on the passing of Eddie jr. I worked with Eddie and his father many years ago. Both very loyal and a class act.
Marty Sosin
Las Vegas
Dan Varallo
May 21, 2023
Very sorry to hear about Ed. Old family friend and former coworker. He showed me the ropes in the Forest Preserves. Great sense of humor. God bless
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