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John Connolly Obituary
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- John H Connolly 85 of Point Pleasant Beach died on Thursday, July 4, 2019, with family at his side. John was a graduate of St Peters Prep and St Peters College. John was raised in Jersey City. He married Lillian Felice in 1955 and together they raised 7 children and lived in Parlin and Point Pleasant Beach. John was a high school football player and coached their 5 boys in all their sports. He was an usher at St. Bernadette's Church in Parlin living his life as a devout Catholic. He worked for the U.S. Department of the Treasury with the IRS as an agent and president of the union. In his retirement, he was a starter at the Manasquan River Golf Club and together they spent their winters in Jupiter Florida.
John is predeceased by his parents Henry John and Mary Agnes Connolly, three sisters Marie, Margaret and Lillian as well as Daughter in law Trish Connolly. Surviving are his wife Lillian, son John Henry and long time friend Wendy Halliwell of Pt. Pleasant, daughter Melinda and husband William Shea of Pt. Pleasant, son Robert and wife Janet of Sayreville , son Thomas and wife Cathy of Shrewsbury, daughter Anna Mae and husband Edward O'Connor of South Amboy, son Paul Connolly of Leonardo and son Patrick and Susan Plant of Asbury Park, 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be Thursday July 11, at 11:00 a.m. in the St Peters Church in Pt. Pleasant Beach NJ. Interment to follow at St Catharine's Cemetery in Sea Girt NJ. Van Hise and Callagan Funeral Home, Point Pleasant Beach, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.vanhisecallagan.com
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Memories and Condolences
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JOHN MANGIERI
July 11, 2019
John.
It was nice working with you at the IRS for so many good years. You were a friend to many and always made an effort to assist your fellow union members. We will all catch up again one day. Rest in peace my friend.
Barbara Lykosh
July 11, 2019
Rest In Peace John
A wonderful man ; such a helpful man to so many people and coworkers!
You will be truly missed
Popular guy
Hannah Connolly
July 10, 2019
Hannah Connolly
July 10, 2019
Hannah Connolly
July 10, 2019
50th Anniversary
Hannah Connolly
July 10, 2019
July 10, 2019
A loss of a great man. I knew John from my work at the IRS when he was president of the union. He always listened and offered me great advice and guidance. After his retirement, I saw John shopping at the Brielle Shop Rite. We always stopped and chatted about his travel to Florida and family. He was so very proud of his family. My deepest heartfelt thoughts are with all of you in this time of your loss. Virginia Johnston
Where it all began!
Courtney
July 9, 2019
love birds!
Courtney
July 9, 2019
Courtney
July 9, 2019
The Connolly clan!
Courtney
July 9, 2019
The absolute best grandparents
Courtney
July 9, 2019
Point Beach pride
Courtney
July 9, 2019
Family
Courtney
July 9, 2019
Walking the boardwalk!
Courtney
July 9, 2019
Courtney
July 9, 2019
To the worlds best grandpa, I love you with my entire heart and you are already so missed!
Melinda and Bill
July 9, 2019
Holly Walker
July 9, 2019
My deepest sympathy to all the Connolly family on your loss. I worked with John for many years, and Im happy to see that his post retirement life was full of family and fun. RIP John.
Yami del Rio
July 9, 2019
Patty and Brad Altland
July 9, 2019
Anna Mae, Ed and family, Grandma, and the entire Connolly family who we have become great friends with. We want to express our deepest sympathy to all of you during this time of sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you.
Jack sharkey
July 9, 2019
A great friend who will always be in my memories and prayers
St Peters Prep Sweater in PPB
Paul Connolly
July 9, 2019
Buddies
Paul Connolly
July 9, 2019
Dad with sons at Bel-Aire Golf Club
Paul Connolly
July 9, 2019
Point Pleasant NJ
Paul Connolly
July 9, 2019
Summer day with Granddaughter Micah
Paul Connolly
July 9, 2019
Walking Quail Ridge
Paul Connolly
July 9, 2019
Dad loved to Golf
Paul Connolly
July 9, 2019
Peter Cullinane
July 9, 2019
A great guy with a great family. So many good memories. RIP.
Sean Clarke
July 9, 2019
So sorry for your loss, Mr. C. Was a great guy and have many fond memories of our families over the years including playing golf with him and my dad in Florida just a few years ago.
Prayers for Mrs. C and the rest of his family from my wife Mary and I.
Sean Clarke
Uncle & Godfather
Cathi Trangone
July 8, 2019
A loving son.
Cathi Trangone
July 8, 2019
Cathi Trangone
July 8, 2019
Wonderful memories.
Cathi Trangone
July 8, 2019
Cathi Trangone
July 8, 2019
A true gentleman who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Robin Koenig
July 8, 2019
John and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With sympathy and love, Robin Kienig
Eileen MacFadyen/Quinto
July 8, 2019
Our deepest sympathy ,our thoughts and prayers for Mr. Connelly and family.
Sincerely,
The MacFadyen Family
Florence Nehila
July 8, 2019
Dear Connolly Family My deepest sympathy on your loss. May your memories sustain all of you
Marisa & Ed Gorczynski
July 7, 2019
Anna Mae, Ed and family, we are deeply sorry for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with all you during this difficult time. Love, Ed & Marisa Gorczynski
Yami del Rio
July 7, 2019
Yami del Rio
July 7, 2019
John Henry Connolly
July 7, 2019
John Henry Connolly
July 7, 2019
John Henry Connolly
July 7, 2019
John Henry Connolly
July 7, 2019
John Henry Connolly
July 7, 2019
Yami del Rio
July 7, 2019
Maureen Fitzsimmons
July 7, 2019
Johns smile could light up a room
His laugh was contagious
He was always the sensible one in our Frog Hollow days
Rest In Peace - you were a good friend❤
Pals
Anna Mae O’Connor
July 7, 2019
Celebrations
Anna Mae O’Connor
July 7, 2019
Family
Anna Mae O’Connor
July 7, 2019
Friends
Anna Mae O’Connor
July 7, 2019
Anna Mae O’Connor
July 7, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Frank Doris
July 7, 2019
Mrs. Connolly and Connolly Family, Stephanie and I send our condolences on Mr. Connolly's passing. Stephanie and I will always remember the warm welcome given during our few visits to Pt. Pleasant Beach. John and Lillian treated us like family and we'll remember that for our lifetime. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Sincerely, Frank and Stephanie Doris
Twins!
Anna Mae O’Connor
July 7, 2019
The beginning
Anna Mae O’Connor
July 7, 2019
25 years
Anna Mae O’Connor
July 7, 2019
Family
Anna Mae O’Connor
July 7, 2019
Love
Anna Mae O’Connor
July 7, 2019
Summer nights
Anna Mae O’Connor
July 7, 2019
Favorite place
Anna Mae O’Connor
July 7, 2019
Anna Mae O’Connor
July 7, 2019
His family was everything.
Tom O'Connor
July 7, 2019
Entire Connolly Family,
I feel blessed to have spent time with your Dad at family party's and on Holidays. He was a great Man who always had a smile, a kind word and enjoyed a good laugh. He will be missed by so many. God Bless.
Tom and lori O'Connor and Family
John Kelshaw
July 6, 2019
I am extremely sad to hear about John's passing.
I worked with John for many years. He was not only a good friend, but he was also a mentor.
May you rest in peace my friend and Thank You for all you did for me.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Lillian and his family.
Yami del Rio
July 6, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. I will always remember John fondly and have wonderful memories of many times spent with him all during the last 10 years! He leaves behind a wonderful family and I know you will all be a great source of comfort and support to one another.
Sweet memories. You'll be missed
Yami del Rio
July 6, 2019
Endless love
Yami del Rio
July 6, 2019
Family man with a big heart for everyone around him
Yami del Rio
July 6, 2019
Forever remembered
Yami del Rio
July 6, 2019
Always in our hearts
Yami del Rio
July 6, 2019
Helen Pallesen
July 6, 2019
He was a lovely man and I am so sorry for your loss.
Barbara Dempsey
July 6, 2019
Lillian and family, My deepest sympathies for the loss of your wonderful husband and father. You are all in my prayers.
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