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John Connelly Obituary

Connelly, John J. "Jack" Of Huntley, formerly of Elk Grove Village for 42 years. Beloved husband of Mae Marie (nee Meeks) for 52 years; loving father of Susan (Michael) Hennelly, Timothy (Deb Gallagher) and William; cherished grandfather of Katie and Jack Hennelly; dear brother of Lois O'Connell, Evelyn Walz and Patricia (Tom) Kearney and brother-in-law of Mary Lou Connelly and John Capalbo. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Evelyn (nee Earl) Connelly; his brothers, Robert and James and his sisters, Vivian Capalbo and Carol (Jack) Hawley. John was a Navy veteran of the Korean War; member of IBEW, Local 134 and VFW Post 9284, Elk Grove Village. Visitation Monday from 3:00-9:00pm at Grove Memorial Chapel (1199 S. Arlington Hts Rd, Elk Grove Village). Chapel prayer Tuesday at 9:30 am, proceeding to Queen of the Rosary Church for Mass at 10:00 am. Interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Lung Assn. For info 847-640-0566 or www.grovememorialchapel.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 24, 2013.
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Mrs. Connelly, Sue, Tim and Bill, I was sorry to hear about Jack passing away.

I sure have some rally nice memories living near the Connelly family.

I know my Mom (Raelene) and Brother (Brian) also had some good times and laughs with all the Connelly's.

May his sole rest in peace and let the perpetual light shine upon him.

My sincere condolences

Kevin Anders

March 27, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Connelly was always such a nice man to all the kids on Basswood Drive. With sympathy, Maureen Rogers

March 27, 2013

Mae,

I was saddened to hear of Jack's passing away. My deepest sympathies are with you and your family

Pat Rogers

March 27, 2013

Sue, Mike, Katie, Jack and Mae (Mom)....we are so very sorry for your loss. May all of your good memories help you through this very difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all....

Al & Dawn Castellanos

March 26, 2013

Yes, I remember the "nice man" at VFW Bingo.....So sorry for your Loss!

Peggy Pavletich

March 24, 2013

Sue, Mike, Katie and Jack--We are so sorry for your loss. After the sadness starts to fade, the happiness in the memories will shine. We are thinking of you.
Brian, Bonnie, Jacquie, Erin and Drew

Brian Rooney

March 24, 2013

Action Jackson: I'll never forget the classic Jack sayings such as "no one home except us mice" and "nothing like Comiskey Park" I'll miss you-Smelvin Melvin.

March 24, 2013

My sympathies on your loss. God however promises to remove death and sickness and to bring to life those in his memory. I didn't know Mr. Connelly but I wanted to share this good news with you. May it bring you comfort as it did for me.

March 24, 2013

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