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Alex Connolly Obituary
Alex was born on December 30, 1961 in Boston and was the son of the late John P. and Margaret (McMaster) Connolly.
Alex resided in Walpole before moving to North Attleboro in 1987. He was employed by J.S. Fleming in Marlboro.
He is survived by his wife, Jane (Whalen) Connolly and treasured children Marissa Connolly DeRossi of Foxboro, Justin and wife Carrie Connolly of North Attleboro; his siblings: Janice Connolly, Lynne Essa and Francis Connolly; grandfather of Ella Grace DeRossi and Vivian Leigh Connolly also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was brother of the late John P. Connolly, Jr. and Matthew Connolly.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 15th at 10 a.m. at Transfiguration of the Lord Parish at St. Marks Church, 105 Stanley Street, Attleboro Falls. A time for visitation will be held before the Mass from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church. Burial to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery & Arboretum.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Lenores Food Pantry, 43 South Washington Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760 or Boston Childrens Hospital, www.childrenshospital.org.
Arrangements entrusted to Sperry & McHoul Funeral Home, 15 Grove Street, North Attleboro. To sign an online guestbook for Alex, please visit www.sperry-mchoul.com.
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Jimmy
December 30, 2023
Miss you my brother everyday I think back on all the great times we had together sometimes be sitting around and I'll crack a smile and I realise it is one of the fond memories I have of us clowning around together that creates that smile and then sometimes a tear will roll down my cheek Realising that we can't create anymore of these memories so farewell for now my friend we will get together again someday your friend and brother Jimmy
Sherry (Gould) DaRocha
January 26, 2022
Jane, So sorry to hear of the loss of Alex. Sending postive thoughts and prayers.
Kim & Jim
January 5, 2022
Jane, Marissa, Justin
We are sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you during these trying times. May the memories of Alex live through the beautiful family that you have created together. These are the memories
that will fill your hearts with love and happiness to help with the sorrow and sadness you are feeling during these saddened days. Remember the times of the Cape when we were all one big happy family these are the memories that bring smiles to our faces during these sad days .Hopefully these memories will do the same for you and your family and help overcome the sorrow you have in your hearts the love is there forevers the sorrow will be replaced with memories over time. God Bless you all and may the road back to happiness be short.
Jim & Kim
Jimmy L
January 5, 2022
Rest in peace my brother and have a peaceful journey to the heavens. As you leave our world behind you do leave with us the memories that I will hold close to my heart forever. You will be missed for sure but the memories will always be there. Goodbye for now my friend until we meet again. Rest in peace Alex for God has blessed you as he welcomes you to his heavens. Your friend and brother Jimmy
Susan Sotir Denn
January 4, 2022
Jane, Marissa and Justin,
My heart breaks for you all. Alex has been part of our family for 55 years. We love him like a brother, and we love all of you.
We have all had some good time over the years and we will never forget those times
May his memory be eternal and may you all find peace at this very sad time.
Love, Susan and Michael.
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