John J. "Boots" Connelly

December 24, 2021

West Roxbury, Massachusetts

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John J. "Boots" Connelly

December 24, 2021

West Roxbury, Massachusetts

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John J. Connelly Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2021-12-30T20:00:00
End: 2021-12-31T00:00:00
Location: Gormley Funeral Home

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.

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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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Gormley Funeral Home
2055 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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Dec 31

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William J. Gormley Funeral Home
2055 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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Dec 31

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Theresa of Avilla Church
10 St Theresa Ave, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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