James F. Connolly Jr.

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Name: Funeral service for James F. Connolly Jr.
Start: 2018-05-11T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Campbell Funeral Home - Beverly

Published by Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle from May 8 to May 17, 2018.

James Francis Connolly, Jr., age 79, died peacefully with his family around him on Friday May 4, 2018. He was the husband of Felicia A. (Marinelli) Connolly. He was born and raised in Beverly, the son of the late James F. and Thelma (Bryant) Connolly. He graduated Beverly High School Class of 1957. He attended Merrimack College. He was an honorary discharged veteran of the United States Coast Guard. James worked for the United Shoe Machine Corporation for many years. He enjoyed winters in Florida playing cribbage and bowling, but most of all he enjoyed his home of 43 years in Wenham, his neighbors and friends and spending time with his family. In addition to his wife Felicia with whom he shared over fifty five years of marriage he is survived by two sons, Marc Francis Connolly of Lynnfield, Kevin John Connolly and his wife Kara Marie (Sheehy) of Byfield, two sisters Dianne Carratu of Lynn, Pamela Dedeo and husband Lawrence of Beverly, and one grandson, John James (Jake) Connolly of Byfield. His funeral service will be held at the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, Beverly, Friday, May 11, 2018 at 2 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours are on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Contributions may be made in his name to the Wenham Museum 132 Main St, Wenham, MA 01984. Information, directions, condolences at www.campbell funeral.com.

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Linda Marinelli-Bollettino

May 5, 2021

I especially remember Jim, or "James," as my mother enjoyed calling him, as understated in everything he did. He spoke softly and thoughtfully. Although an a skier and an expert bowler (and, perhaps, an athlete in other sports) he did not trumpet his athleticism. Again, he could be counted upon to provide timely updates from the news or to recall details others had forgotten, but he was self-effacing about his extensive knowledge base. While courting Felicia, Jim was obviously and always forbearing (as well as somewhat less apparently strategic) with Felicia's younger twin sisters, accompanying us to church and giving us driving lessons, for example. Through thick and thin, Jim's patience helped him to ride out life's challenges. As a landscaper, Jim very likely will appreciate any tree planted in his honor.

May 28, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family, may you find comfort and strength from the God of all comfort in this difficult time (Isiah 26:19)

Psalms 55:22

May 13, 2018

To the family of James F. Connolly Jr. my deepest sympathies for your loss. May the fond memories of your loved one help you to endure during this difficult time. Please know that God sees your pain and wants to comfort you. Pray to Him for strength and you will receive the peace that only He can provide.

Linda Marinelli-Bollettino

May 8, 2018

I shall miss the ever cheerful, carefully enunciated greeting which Jim recorded for his voicemail account. I shall also miss his understated manner, his courtesy, his curiosity about people and events, and his unerring ability (when asked) to set the conventionally accepted "record" straight with pertinent details and specific facts. Finally, I shall miss the wonderful smile which lit his lean face when, trim and tall, young and so erect, he ferried Felicia and her twin sisters (one of whom was I) to Sunday Masses in an original exercise of courtship.