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Timothy Connolly Obituary
Hilton: Timothy M. Connolly, April 29, 2009, at 65 years of age of asbestos- related mesothe-lioma. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Annice Connolly of Lyndonville, NY; brother-in-law, Charles L. Gerhardt of Hilton and niece, Margaret Pastor. Survived by his three children, Christopher Connolly of St. Croix, V.I., Alicia Connolly of St. Croix, V.I. and Julie Connolly of Greece, NY; sisters, Barbara Gerhardt of Hilton, Mary Jo Leach (Henry) of Florence, OR, and Suzanne Pastor (Arthur) of Greece, NY; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. The family would like to acknowledge the loving attention by his caregivers Cassandra Imes and Toni Boyd whose humor and loving devotion eased his way.
Tim was a lifelong boater and lover of the water, Veteran of the United States Navy, member of Sheet Metal Union Local #46, Oak Orchard Yacht Club and First Bible Baptist Church.
Friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 4-8 P.M. at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton, where a Memorial Service will be held at 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 2652 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, NY 14626.
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Mary Jo Leach
April 28, 2023
Hi Sonny,
Another year has slipped past, as I am slipping, too.
Recently, I have seen a bunch of pics of your grandchildren, they are darlings.
H is 80, is that possible?
You will be forever young in my memories.
Love to the menagerie and mostly to you, MJ
Mary Jo Leach
April 27, 2022
Hi Sonny,
You missed what has been another bad year for the most part. We are just beginning to poke our heads out of our shells, while you could have been boating!!
Sadly for your grandchildren, who missed out on knowing you, lost their other grandfather yesterday in a helicopter crash. Josh's dad was only 60. I think of Grampa Viele, and I cannot imagine us not having him there for all of our mis-spent youth.
I'm hoping your there with the dogs and Maggie, and that we meet up as soon as the time is right.
Love you, Mary Jo
Mary Jo Leach
April 27, 2021
Hi Sonny, You missed out on a lot of bad this year, but probably would have had lots of time on your boat; I think of you all the time, and miss you. I lost Maggie this year, so I am hoping in addition to dogs that I will find cats when I get there, too. Love mj
Mary Jo Leach
April 27, 2020
Thinking of you, Sonny........mj
Mary Jo Leach
April 29, 2019
Hi Sonny, I am thinking of you today; hoping you're running around with the dogs - miss you love, mj
Carolyn Lesnieski Shamp
May 12, 2009
Dear Barb, Mary Jo & Susie,
So sorry to learn of Tim's passing. Seems like there's quite a few of the old Mitchell Street gang hanging out in heaven nowadays.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers,
Mary Jo Leach
May 8, 2009
Mission accomplished, Mr. Phelps!
I wish you blue skies, fair winds, and following seas.
Take care of the dogs 'til I get there.
Tim Leach
May 5, 2009
Thanks for all the boating trips and burger stops. I miss you very much.
Linda and Norm Pike
May 5, 2009
What a special friend Tim was. Lots of great memories of his visit to St. Croix when he stayed with us to visit Chris. He showed tremendous compassion for people, especially when he visited my own mom in the hospital.
Margaret
May 5, 2009
Tim: I had the best time with you out on your boat in the late 1970's and early 1980's...You were truly one of a kind and a pleasure to be around. I love the water because of you! May you be surrounded by big yachts in the sky.
Jim Kane
May 3, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of cousin Timmy 's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy and love,
Jim and Connie Kane
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