John J. “Boots” Connelly's obituary , Passed away on December 24, 2021 in West Roxbury, Massachusetts

John J. “Boots” Connelly

December 24, 2021

West Roxbury, Massachusetts

John J. “Boots” Connelly's obituary , Passed away on December 24, 2021 in West Roxbury, Massachusetts

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Gormley Funeral Home

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John J. “Boots” Connelly

December 24, 2021

West Roxbury, Massachusetts

John J. Connelly Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 24, 2021, John J. Connelly of West Roxbury, Massachusetts passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John J. Connelly to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Judge John J. Connelly and Catherine D. Connelly (Gibbons); and his brother Paul J. Connelly. He is survived by: his wife Marilyn Connelly; and his children, Dr. Maureen Connelly (Jeffrey Krane), John Connelly, Catherine Connelly-Perry (Jim Perry), Michael Connelly (Noreen) and Hon. He is also survived by grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, classmates and teammates, friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Connelly's memory can be made to the Boston Bullpen Project at bostonbullpenproject.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gormley Funeral Home



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December 29, 2021

Brian J Connor wrote a sympathy message

“To the Connelly Family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of Boots. I have great memories of his infectious smile and laugh during my days at BC. I know my Dad always cherished his friendship with Boots and came up in BC conversations quite a bit. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you. Brian Connor”


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