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Richard Connelly Obituary
Richard B. Connelly, 84, of Elmhurst, IL, passed away peacefully at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital on June 27, 2024, with his loving nieces, Linda Cairns and Dorise Destefanis, by his side. He was the dear son of the late Daniel and Anna Connelly; brother of Edward (the late Nadia) Connelly, Jimmy (the late Mary) Connelly, the late Jeanette (Jack) Crean, the late June Connelly, the late Dorothy (Edward) Ruda; fond uncle of Linda (Michael) Cairns, Dorise Destefanis, Dan (Linda) Crean, Kathy (Tim) Franklin, and Dan Connelly; and cherished uncle of several great nieces and nephews. Richard served in the Army Artillery Unit in Hawaii and was honorably discharged in 1966. He was an avid worldwide traveler who enjoyed taking cruises to explore various parts of the Caribbean, as well as taking several trips to one of his favorite cities, Paris, France. His last adventure took him to Egypt to discover the secrets of the Pharaoh's tombs, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He will be deeply missed by all his family. Visitation 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Visitation Catholic Church, 779 S. York St., Elmhurst, IL. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 1400 S. Wolf Rd., Hillside, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL. For more information, please call (630) 834-3515 or www.elmhurstfh.com.
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