Connelly, Frank M. September 3, retired Sgt. 8th District, loving husband of Lauretta M. Connelly (nee McKeown), devoted father of Matthew (Patti), Joseph (Jodi), Mary Fran (Dan) Yerkes, Maureen (John) Brasch, Theresa (Vince Kasley) Connelly, and Lauretta (Pat) Foley, cherished Pa of 15, brother of Joseph (Pat), Kevin, and the late Jack (Linda), uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at St. Patricia Church, 9050 S. 86th Ave., Hickory Hills, Mass 10:00 a.m. Family requests memorials to Juvenile Diabetes, 11 South LaSalle St., Chicago, 60603. Arrangements entrusted to Donnellan Funeral Home. 773-238-0075. Please sign guest book at www.donnellanfuneralhome. com
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Albert Ogar, Det. Retired
September 12, 2010
I worked with Frank in the 008th Dist. He was a good supervisor, policeman and a friend.
Tom Michaelis
September 8, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts of sympathy to you Lauretta and your immediate and extended family on the loss of your beloved husband, father, and grandfather. I know my dad, Mickey, enjoyed his time with Frank and Frank was always great with us. Tom & Mary Beth Michaelis family.
Pete & Mary Ann Piet
September 8, 2010
We were sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Wayne Gajdzinski
September 8, 2010
My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Connelly family. Frank helped many officers. I am grateful and honored to have worked for him in 008.
September 7, 2010
My sympathy and prayers to the Connelly family.
Had the honor to work for Frank in 008. One of the best of the best. R.I.P. Frank and God Bless.
Len Rizzi
September 7, 2010
Maureen & John,
We were saddened to hear of your dad's passing. And, while it is especially difficult now, it is through your memories and everyone's prayers that his spirit will live on. God bless your family.
-- The Ryan Family
The Flannigan Family
September 7, 2010
Fran and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We want you to know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time. We think of you and your family often, how wonderful you all were to our parents. You will remain in our prayers.
Scott Clifford
September 7, 2010
Matt and your entire faimly,
Sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. May all the good memories help you all through these difficult times. Your family and your Father our in my families daily prayers.
Ron Tatar and Family
September 7, 2010
Please accept our condolences in this very difficult time.
Bob Graeber Retired
September 7, 2010
My sympathy to the Connelly family. I worked with Frank back in the 8th district many years ago. I remember him as a quiet, gentle man, who did his job, was well liked, and was respected by those who worked for him. May He Rest in God's Peace.
Jamie O'Connell
September 7, 2010
Mary Fran,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jamie
Scott Forrest
September 6, 2010
My condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Scott Forrest and Family
Bernie & Norma Browne
September 6, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless you all
Andrew Christophersen
September 6, 2010
I knew and worked with Frank at the 008th District. He was a credit to the Chicago Police Department and a great friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. Frank and the entire Connelly family will be in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Andy Christophersen
John and Marita McGivney
September 5, 2010
We both knew and worked with Frank at the 008th Distrct, he was an excellent boss and a great friend, we will miss him, our sympathies to his family, he will be remembered in our prayers. God Bless him, wonderful guy.
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