John Anthony Connelly

CONNELLY, JOHN ANTHONY Mr. John Anthony Connelly, 63 of Waterbury, CT died on Sunday, September 23 surrounded by his family after battling cancer. John was born on February 6, 1949, son of the late John J. and Theresa (Ficeto) Connelly at Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut. He was a Navy veteran and proudly served the State of Connecticut and City of Waterbury for 33 years in various positions in the justice system. Born and raised in the East End of Waterbury, he was a proud Waterburian. John's parents instilled in him the love of public service and citizenship, which served himself and the greater Waterbury community well. He will be missed by his devoted wife of 41 years, Janet Wicinski Connelly; and his three loving children, son, John M. Connelly; daughters, Carrie Woodward and husband, Forest, and Ann Yukish and husband, Nicholas. He also leaves his loving mother, Theresa Ficeto Connelly; sister, Cecilia Laraway and husband, Wayne; brother, Michael Connelly; and nieces, Christine Campasano and Amy Banach. John's favorite role in South Carolina was being the grandfather of three beautiful children, Liam (8), Nora (3), and Ryan (18 months), who referred to him as "Grampie Jack." Husband, father, grandfather, outstanding prosecutor, sports fan, and American history buff, known by close life-long friends as "Duke", he will greatly be missed by many spanning from the Anderson School wall to the WPD to 400 Grand Street. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 27, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. The Liturgy of the Word will be held Friday, September 28, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in the downtown chapel at Thomas McAfee. His heart will always remain in Waterbury, Connecticut therefore memorial services will be held in February, 2013 in John's hometown to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown, 639 North Main Street, Greenville, SC 29602.