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2015

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Raymond Connolly Obituary

Connolly, Raymond A. Born in New York on February 26, 1932, passed away peacefully surrounded by his adoring family on September 24, 2015. Beloved husband of Margaret "Rita" (nee Waldron); loving father of Patricia (Liam) Doherty, Robert (Vicki) Connolly, Mary (Tom) Halpin, Bernadette (the late Sara Barnes) Connolly, Maureen (Mike) Cribbin, Raymond Connolly, Kevin (Michele) Connolly, Sheila (Kevin) Burton, Anne (Jill) Connolly, Colleen (Paul) Telle, Rita (Donny) Connolly, Kate (Paul) Mayer, and the late Jennifer (Christopher) Shoup; cherished grandfather of 23 including the late Kevin Doherty; proud great-grandfather of four; devoted son of the late Christopher and Martha Connolly; dear brother of Martha (Fred) Schaefer and the late Patricia and Joseph Greene; treasured uncle of many nieces and nephews and loyal friend of many. Funeral Monday 10:15 a.m. from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn to St. Gerald Church for Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. 708-425-0500 thompsonkuensterfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 27, 2015.

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Colleen

June 18, 2022

Thinking about you Dad. Happy Father“s Day. Miss you every day.

Colleen

February 26, 2019

Happy Birthday Dad. I miss you everyday. I love you

Colleen

February 26, 2018

Still not used to you not being here. Miss you everyday Dad. You were the best dad a person could have. So grateful I was blessed to have you as mine. Happy Birthday! I love you. Always.

February 26, 2017

Happy Birthday Dad. I love you and miss you everyday.

Lori Larsen

October 3, 2015

Bernadette,

Sorry to read about your dad. My prayers go out to you and your family. Lori Larsen (from St Coletta's days)

Pat and Dave Fiore

September 28, 2015

Our deepest condolences Kevin and Michele for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Pat and Dave Fiore

Kimberly Morsovillo-Hilt

September 28, 2015

Very sorry for your loss. Mr. Connolly raised a wonderful family. I am sending lots of prayers to you.

J

September 28, 2015

My most sincere condolences to the Connolly family. May the God of all comfort(Psalms 83:18) help you through this difficult time.

Catherine Fitzmaurice

September 27, 2015

My deepest sympathies on your loss.

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2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Sep

28

Funeral

10:15 a.m.

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

5570 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Sep

28

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Gerald Church

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5570 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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