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Matthew McConnell Obituary
McConnell
Feb 20 1971 - Jul 23, 2020
Matthew Thomas Hayes McConnell, age 49 of Stratford, died suddenly Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mr. McConnell was born February 20, 1971 in Bridgeport, son of Kathleen (Keating McConnell and the late Keith Andrew McConnell and had been a lifelong area resident. Matt was a graduate of Stratford High School and Housatonic Community College with a Associates Degree in Human Services. He enjoyed reading, his bus trips, broadway theatre and was a big fan of the Royal Kings. Survivors in addition to his mother include his brother and sister, Maureen McConnell and Andrew McConnell and his wife Rose, his niece Megan McConnell; his sister-in-law, Michelle McConnell and several aunts uncles and cousins. Friends are invited to attend his funeral Service celebrated by the Reverend Nicholas Pavia on Wednesday, July 29 at 2:00 p.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St., Stratford. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may visit with his family on Wednesday, before service time from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to either the Bridge house, http://www.bridgehousect.org/support-us/ or the Stratford Library Association, http://stratfordlibrary.org/. For additional information or to leave a message of condolence, visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
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Katie Weldy
July 27, 2020
You are going to be sorely missed by all of us at the Crescent Apartments. Thank you so much for always being so kind and always thinking of others. For any events the social service team did at the Crescent you always made sure to bring a fruit platter or something to contribute. You were always willing to lend a helping hand to those around you. I was so blessed to know you. Sending lots of love to Ms. Kathy, Ms. Maureen and the rest of the family.
Beverly A Valdes
July 27, 2020
My prayers go to Matthews family. I will miss Matthew. I was sad when i heard he passed. I lived next to Matthew for 14 years. We talked and laugh. I seen him a lot at Bridgehouse since i moved. He was a very helpful person. He help me many year moving boxes for Crescent Building tag sale. Matthew i love you and u will always be in my heart. Every Easter Matthew would put a Easter plant at my door. Ill miss his smile
Alice Ozga
July 27, 2020
Always lived your sense of humor. You were a kind soul. We will always love you. Rest in the arms of the Lord nephew.
Yvonne Dungan
July 26, 2020
Matty and I are cousins. When we were younger, we would at together a lot. We attends Stratford High and he graduated a year ahead of me. We would always laugh when together. Rest in peace, dear cousin ♥.
Arthur Keating
July 26, 2020
Kathy and family: There is no greater tragedy for a parent than the loss of one of their children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Art & Jeanne Keating
Barbara Szabo
July 26, 2020
May God bless you and your family I also would like to say Matthew was a good friend of the crescent building he was my friend and he always stepped up and help me whenever I did a event or a dinner for the tenants he would always donate his time and his generosity I'm going to miss his smile every morning make a person smile on my face I know he is going to be sadly missed God bless my friend Matthew and his family
Barbara Szabo
July 26, 2020
Matthew it's going to be sadly missed at the crescent building he was a very helpful funny person he always made everybody laugh I thank him for all the times he helped me out whenever I cooked and did something for tenants of crescent building he we're always step up and how by donating drinks for dessert he was my friend I'm going to miss his smile and his friendship really going to be saddened by his passing God bless your family and find some peace
Lisa (Bown) Kelleher
July 26, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss. Matt was a good neighbor and always so nice when I saw him at the store. Keeping you in my prayers.
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