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Eugene Connolly Obituary

Name: Visitation for Eugene Connolly
Start: 2017-08-31T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-09-01T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd.

Eugene J. Connolly entered eternal life on August 25, 2017 after a battle with cancer. Gene was born in Wilkes Barre, PA to Charles and Ann (Sharkey) Connolly. He was a graduate of King's College (BA) Wilkes Barre, PA and De Paul University (MS), Chicago, IL. He served his country for more than a quarter century as a Special Agent in the US Army Counterintelligence Corps, and later in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Upon retirement from the FBI, he served as the National Director of Security for Discover Financial Services, Inc., with whom he was affiliated for fifteen years. Eugene is a member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS), the Knights of Columbus, the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Agents Association. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty years, Ann (Sullivan) Connolly, his three children: Karen (Joe) McDermott, Maureen (Rob) Kowalski, and Sean (Megan) Connolly, and ten grandchildren: Tara, Colin and Caroline McDermott; Ryan, Matthew, Andrew and Colleen Ann Kowalski; Shea, Griffin, and Marygrace Connolly. He is also survived by a sister, Barbara (Peter) DeLotto of Morristown, NJ, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Glueckert Funeral Home, 1520 North Arlington Heights Road (4 blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights, IL on Thursday, August 31, 2017 from 3:00 pm-8:00 pm, with Rosary from 8:00pm-8:30pm. A brief visitation will be offered at St. Edna Catholic Church 2525 North Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 10:00am-11:00am, with a Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 11:00am. Burial will be at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery 1185 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL. Masses for the repose of Gene's soul would be greatly appreciated. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Feed My Starving Children 401 93rd Avenue NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 or to Little Sisters of the Poor St. Joseph's Home 80 Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067. Funeral Information and condolences can be given at ww.GlueckertFH.com or (847) 253-0168.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Connolly

23 Entries

Andy Rominiecki

August 23, 2021

It´s been 4 years since Gene left us, but my memories of a great boss and good friend are still vivid. Thinking of Ann, Karen, Maureen and Sean, today. Cherish the happy memories of the good times you shared with your husband and father.

Robert Richards

January 22, 2020

Gene was the first person to call me right after my first born son Robby III was delivered. Ever the gentleman that loved life's excitement and all its glory. A gift for my son arrived about three weeks later. It was a toddler size " Directors Chair " with his name spelled across the back. I will forever cherish our relationship. God Bless Gene Connolly!

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

October 2, 2017

On behalf of Fr. Scott Donahue and Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Eugene J. Connolly.
May the angels lead him into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome him and take him to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem.

Ellen Delporte

September 20, 2017

May the support of family and friends help the Connolly family during this difficult time. I was so saddened to hear of Gene's passing. My thoughts are with you, Ann, and with your entire family.

Pam Trice

September 14, 2017

Dr. Douglas and staff are greatly sadden by the news of Gene passing away. He was a great person and he will be missed by us all.

September 7, 2017

Dear Ann,,

I was so saddened of the news of the passing of your beloved Husband and friend of so many. Gene taught me so much the days we spent at Discover Card together. He was so wise and gentle but always a man of high values and principles.
There were so many things I admired of your husband but none more than his love for his Family and the Lord. He would never waiver when it came to doing the right thing.
I know God has him right now and Gene is asking Him for an assignment somewhere in his beloved Ireland. I will cherish the many laughs and great times he gave me and I know you and his Family will do as well. What a great example he was for your children and grandchildren.
Memories are forever and everyone who knew Gene was a very fortunate person.

God Bless you and your family,

Larry Burke

Matt Crossin

September 1, 2017

Our condolences to Sean and the Connolly Family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Respectfully,
Crossin Family

Connie David

August 31, 2017

Please accept my sincere condolences to you, Ann, and your entire family. Gene was a remarkable man, and as you begin your journey in life without his physical presence, know he will always be with you. You are all in my daily prayers and thoughts,
Love,
Connie David

Mrs. Lynch

August 30, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this difficult time - Isaiah 61:1, 2.

August 30, 2017

On Behalf of the Ninth District Cook County American Legion.
Please accept our condolences over the loss of your veteran service member.
Our prayers go with you a this time of grief.

Respectfully,
Reverend Paul Laws
Ninth District American Legion
Adjutant

Marilyn Mazzitelli

August 29, 2017

Gene was such a great man. I was lucky to have met him. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family, God Bless.

Marge DeWolfe

August 29, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. I worked with him at Discover Card for 12 years and he was always helpful and had a smile for all! My prayers are with his family. I know he will be missed.

Bonnie (Tulino) Yost

August 29, 2017

Dear Ann and Family...

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family...May the Good Lord hold you all in the palm of his hands...

Hugs and prayers coming your way...

Bonnie and Gary Yost

Dan and Jeanine Varroney

August 29, 2017

Gene was a great guy and a wonderful neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ann and the Connolly family! ~ Dan and Jeanine Varroney

Glenn Hall

August 29, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with the Connolly family. I had the honor and pleasure to work for Gene at Discover Financial Services. Words cannot express how much I learned under Gene's mentoring and even more so to be a responsible and upstanding person. Gene demonstrated all that is good and right in a person and set the standard for all to follow. The world is a lesser place without Gene!

Ms. Reed

August 29, 2017

My sincere condolences to Eugene Connolly family. May the God of all comfort be with you at this difficult time.

Dan Kniola

August 28, 2017

Gene and his family will be in our prayers. Working with Gene at Discover was an honor. We will all miss him.

Brad Kay

August 28, 2017

I was truly saddened to learn of Gene's passing. I had the privilege to work with Gene and will always remember him for his great sense of humor and caring for people. Over the years I would think about Gene often and I'm happy to have had the opportunity to speak with him about a year ago. He will forever be remembered with fond thoughts and a warm heart.

Joe Yob

August 28, 2017

Gene was a true gentleman and professional. It was my pleasure to work with him. I know he will be sincerely missed by all

Patti Ellis

August 28, 2017

Anyone who had the privilege to know Gene was blessed. He was truly a very special person and I was honored to call him my friend. He will be missed by all. My condolences to all of his family and friends. With prayers for all.

Jason Wrazen

August 28, 2017

Gene was a wonderful, faith-filled man and he will be greatly missed. He is now with Our Lord and Our Lady, so take comfort that he is in good hands. May he rest in peace.

Andy Rominiecki

August 28, 2017

My sincere condolences to the Connolly family. It was my pleasure and honor to work with Gene for his 15 years at Discover. He was a true gentleman. I was fortunate to have lunch with Gene this past March and reminisce about those good years. I will miss his ever present smile.

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