Phillip Wyatt Connelley

Phillip Wyatt Connelley, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the age of 78. He was surrounded by his loving and caring family. Phillip was born on March 31, 1942 in McComb, Mississippi to William Scott and Marjorie Pymm Connelley. Phillip was a loving husband to Roberta Connelley for 46 years, and he adored spending hours working and playing with his grandchildren. He loved working with his hands, especially on his tractor and in his workshop, always with his faithful fur babies, Skeeter, Sophie, and Daisy by his side. He was a graduate of Hammond High and attended Southeastern. Phillip retired as Department Head from Seventh Ward Hospital/North Oaks Hospital after 38 years; and was owner/operator of Connelley's Reloading. Phillip is survived by his wife, Roberta Rolufs Connelley; daughter, Elizabeth Connelley La Marca and husband Jason; grandchildren, Isabella, Katelyn and Jacob La Marca; sisters, Virginia Connelley Dodd (Sam) and Mary Elizabeth Connelley Rowland; sisters-in-law, Shannon Spiller and Faye Connelly; brother-in-law, Edward Klebe; nieces and nephews, Dupre Spiller, Paige Spiller Freels, David Connelley (Jeanie), Karen Connelley Hano (Michael), Mike Connelley, as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Phillip was preceded in death by his beloved son, Robert Glenn Connelley; brothers, James Glenn Connelley and William Scott Connelly; sister, Marie Anne Connelley Klebe; brothers-in-law, Dupre Spiller and Wayne Rowland; sister-in-law, Syble Connelley; and father and mother-in-law, Fred and Alva Rolufs. A Graveside Service will be held at Ponchatoula Cemetery, Highway 22 and I-55, Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454 on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 11:00 am, with Deacon Larry Melancon of St. Joseph Catholic Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, Mass may be requested in Phillip's memory from St. Joseph Catholic Church, 330 W. Pine St. Ponchatoula, LA 70454; or memorial donations may be made to Second Harvest Food Bank, 700 Edwards Ave, New Orleans, LA 70123. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.