Kevin Connolly

Kevin Connolly obituary, Chicago, IL

Kevin Connolly

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Kevin Connolly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cooney Funeral Home - Park Ridge on Jul. 21, 2025.

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Kevin Connolly, loving husband of Dawn Connolly (nee Bergren). Loving father of Sean, Kevin, the late Kelly, and Christen. Dear Grandfather of Aidan, Declan, Lochlan Connolly and James "Jimmy" Phillips. Beloved Son of the late Michael and Jane Connolly (nee Hester). Loving brother of Michael (Barbara), Vincent (Susan) and Maureen Connolly. Son in law to the late Ralph and Anna Bergren (nee Jones). Brother in law to Debbie Strickland, Mark, Brian and the late Dane Bergren. Uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Best friend to George Fritsch. Retired employee from City of Chicago Local 1001 Streets and Sanitation Laborers. Honorably served in the National Guard.
A visitation will be held Wednesday July 23, 2025 3:00pm-8:00pm at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. Funeral Mass Thursday, 10:00am mass at Mary Seat of Wisdom Church. Interment All Saints. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
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Upcoming Events

Jul

23

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cooney Funeral Home

625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Send Flowers

Jul

24

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Mary Seat of Wisdom

1352 S Cumberland, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Send Flowers

Only 8 hours left for delivery to next service.