James A. Connell

James A. Connell obituary, Chicago Ridge, IL

James A. Connell

James Connell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge on Jan. 17, 2026.
James A. Connell of Oak Lawn and Sheridan Beach, Indiana; Beloved husband of Therese; Loving father of Courtney T. Connell, and James A. (Kathleen) Connell; Cherished grandfather of Hyasmine, Christopher, Caroline, and Marguerite; Proud great-grandfather of Andrea, Khloe, and Liam; Dear brother of the late John T. (Maryann) Connell; Fond uncle of Kelli, Kevin, Sean, Daniel, Kerry, Caitlin, and Casey who will miss him dearly. Jim was an active member of Ridge Country Club, and a proud Marine veteran. Visitation Friday, January 23rd from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Fisher Church, 10235 S. Fairfield Ave., Chicago; Interment Private. Arrangements entrusted to Curley Funeral Home, Chicago Ridge. For funeral information, call 708-422-2700 or visit www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

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Hyasmine Gallardo

January 19, 2026

Grandpa, I´m so grateful for all the time we shared. I loved bringing you your coffee cake and blueberry cake and sitting with you it meant more to me than you probably knew. You were tough, but your love was always so clear. You were an amazing great-grandfather, to my kids and they truly got a kick out of you. We will carry you in our hearts forever.

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6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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