John Daniel Connolly, 85, of Tinton Falls, passed away Sunday surrounded by his family. John was born and raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. He is a graduate of Niagara University. Following his graduation, he joined the United States Army, where he would serve honorably for 20 years, including three tours in Vietnam, rising to the …
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John Daniel Connolly, 85, of Tinton Falls, passed away Sunday surrounded by his family.
John was born and raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. He is a graduate of Niagara University. Following his graduation, he joined the United States Army, where he would serve honorably for 20 years, including three tours in Vietnam, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Using his experience from the miliary, he would go on to a second career as managing director of a Government defense contracting firm.
John is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann Connolly; his children Deirdre Connolly, Daniel Connolly, Kathleen Roberts and her husband Stephen, John Connolly and his wife Judy, Patricia Foulon and her husband Steven, and Jean Litzebauer and her husband Jeremy; and his beloved 19 grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian burial will be offered Monday, September 19th at 10:15 AM at St. Leo the Great Church, 50 Hurleys Lane, Lincroft. Burial will follow at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.
To leave a message of condolence or to share a favorite memory please visit John’s page at www.holmdelfuneralhome.com.
Nora Cavaluzzi
left a message on September 25, 2022:
My Dear Uncle Jack . I will always remember the special gifts you would bring back to us from your overseas tours. I will be forever grateful for all the family reunions you and Aunt Ann hosted through the years.
A great man ,soldier,father and grandfather. Your love and legacy lives on with your beautiful family.
Ram Rana
left a message on September 16, 2022:
My condolences to Connolly family. You are in thoughts and prayers. May your dad rest in Heaven.
Beverly and John Litzebauer
left a message on September 15, 2022:
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Connolly family in this time of sorrow. Jack may be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. Both John and I will remember dearly all the great stories Jack would share with us at family gatherings. Jack was truly a special man. We will miss him.
Cyndia Cardona & Kisset Chirengende
left a message on September 15, 2022:
Our sincerest condolences to the Connolly Family. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Our hearts go out to you all at this difficult time. “He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds.” -Psalms 147:3
Mladen and Marina Milinic
left a message on September 15, 2022:
Our condolences to Connolly Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
“The righteous man perishes, and no one lays it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one understands. For the righteous man is taken away from calamity; he enters into peace; they rest in their beds who walk in their uprightness.” Isaiah 57:1-2
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Maria Mathieu
left a message on September 14, 2022:
Aunt Ann, cousins, Ryan and Connolly families
I'm praying for all of you. I'll always remember uncle Jack's enthusiastic way and warm welcome at family gatherings. He made us feel special. May God fill your hearts with His peace and love.
Love, Maria Mathieu ( Ryan)
Jean Litzebauer
left a message on September 14, 2022:
Dad, we miss you so much but I know you are looking down on us from heaven. Be at peace.
MaryRita Trzybinski
left a message on September 14, 2022:
Dear Connolly family,
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your Father/Grandfather. Your family is in my prayers.
Mo Nikain
left a message on September 14, 2022:
We wish you moments of peace and comfort for the loss of your dad. Will keep you and family in our thoughts and prayers.
Olga Hea
left a message on September 14, 2022:
My condolences to the Connolly Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time and may your father rest in peace.
Bruce and Joyce Gray
left a message on September 14, 2022:
Our condolences to Ann and the Connolly family. With fond memories of working with John and being a neighbor in Tinton Falls.
Ursula Dudek
left a message on September 14, 2022:
Jean, I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I want you to know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Jim and Jodi Vill
left a message on September 14, 2022:
Dear Connolly Family, We are sorry for your loss. We were honored to work with John for many years and remember him as a kind, intelligent, and caring man. Anyone who knows John, knows he loves his family dearly. May God Bless John and all who love him.
William F Ellis
left a message on September 13, 2022:
Mary and I extend our sincere condones to Ann and the ConnollyFamily. Jack was a true hero!! He's out of pain and is with his family, Uncle Jack and Aunt Agnes his parents; His two sisters. Dorothy and Joan.
Greg Debski
left a message on September 13, 2022:
Condolences to the family; may he rest in peace.
Cathy and Mel McKelvey
left a message on September 13, 2022:
To the Connelly Family,
We are sorry for your loss. We enjoyed working for John at Telos Corporation - lots of fun times.
Mel and Cathy McKelvey
Kevin Connolly
left a message on September 13, 2022:
I will miss you Grandpa! I wish you could meet your first great grandson. I’ll always remember the special bond we had over model trains, especially going through the magazines and looking for the Santa Fe trains and your wise and witty sayings and playing in the pool with us. I will always miss you.
Ashley Ung
left a message on September 13, 2022:
Wishing you strength and comfort through this difficult time. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Abigail Ham
left a message on September 12, 2022:
i am so so sorry for your loss.
Abigail Ham
left a message on September 12, 2022:
In memory of John Daniel Connolly, Abigail Ham lit a candle
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Andrés Belis
left a message on September 12, 2022:
In memory of John Daniel Connolly, Andrés Belis lit a candle
Sharon Norbeck
left a message on September 12, 2022:
Just wanted to reach out and let you know that you have my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.
Xxoo
Christina Steuerman
left a message on September 12, 2022:
You will be dearly missed Uncle Jack. You were always so kind and welcoming to all of us and a great man of values and honor. We love you. I only wish I had gotten see you one more time before you died. Rest in peace in heaven.
Donna Faidell
left a message on September 12, 2022:
In memory of John Daniel Connolly, Donna Faidell lit a candle
Kathy Roberts
left a message on September 12, 2022:
Love you dad. Try not to have too much fun up there.
Kathy Roberts
left a message on September 12, 2022:
This is how I remember my dad: larger than life, great personality and always ready to laugh.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Nora Cavaluzzi
left a message on September 25, 2022:
My Dear Uncle Jack . I will always remember the special gifts you would bring back to us from your overseas tours. I will be forever grateful for all the family reunions you and Aunt Ann hosted through the years.
A great man ,soldier,father and grandfather. Your love and legacy lives on with your beautiful family.
Ram Rana
left a message on September 16, 2022:
My condolences to Connolly family. You are in thoughts and prayers. May your dad rest in Heaven.
Beverly and John Litzebauer
left a message on September 15, 2022:
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Connolly family in this time of sorrow. Jack may be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. Both John and I will remember dearly all the great stories Jack would share with us at family gatherings. Jack was truly a special man. We will miss him.
Cyndia Cardona & Kisset Chirengende
left a message on September 15, 2022:
Our sincerest condolences to the Connolly Family. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Our hearts go out to you all at this difficult time. “He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds.” -Psalms 147:3
Mladen and Marina Milinic
left a message on September 15, 2022:
Our condolences to Connolly Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
“The righteous man perishes, and no one lays it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one understands. For the righteous man is taken away from calamity; he enters into peace; they rest in their beds who walk in their uprightness.” Isaiah 57:1-2
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Maria Mathieu
left a message on September 14, 2022:
Aunt Ann, cousins, Ryan and Connolly families
I'm praying for all of you. I'll always remember uncle Jack's enthusiastic way and warm welcome at family gatherings. He made us feel special. May God fill your hearts with His peace and love.
Love, Maria Mathieu ( Ryan)
Jean Litzebauer
left a message on September 14, 2022:
Dad, we miss you so much but I know you are looking down on us from heaven. Be at peace.
MaryRita Trzybinski
left a message on September 14, 2022:
Dear Connolly family,
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your Father/Grandfather. Your family is in my prayers.
Mo Nikain
left a message on September 14, 2022:
We wish you moments of peace and comfort for the loss of your dad. Will keep you and family in our thoughts and prayers.
Olga Hea
left a message on September 14, 2022:
My condolences to the Connolly Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time and may your father rest in peace.
Bruce and Joyce Gray
left a message on September 14, 2022:
Our condolences to Ann and the Connolly family. With fond memories of working with John and being a neighbor in Tinton Falls.
Ursula Dudek
left a message on September 14, 2022:
Jean, I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I want you to know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Jim and Jodi Vill
left a message on September 14, 2022:
Dear Connolly Family, We are sorry for your loss. We were honored to work with John for many years and remember him as a kind, intelligent, and caring man. Anyone who knows John, knows he loves his family dearly. May God Bless John and all who love him.
William F Ellis
left a message on September 13, 2022:
Mary and I extend our sincere condones to Ann and the ConnollyFamily. Jack was a true hero!! He's out of pain and is with his family, Uncle Jack and Aunt Agnes his parents; His two sisters. Dorothy and Joan.
Greg Debski
left a message on September 13, 2022:
Condolences to the family; may he rest in peace.
Cathy and Mel McKelvey
left a message on September 13, 2022:
To the Connelly Family,
We are sorry for your loss. We enjoyed working for John at Telos Corporation - lots of fun times.
Mel and Cathy McKelvey
Kevin Connolly
left a message on September 13, 2022:
I will miss you Grandpa! I wish you could meet your first great grandson. I’ll always remember the special bond we had over model trains, especially going through the magazines and looking for the Santa Fe trains and your wise and witty sayings and playing in the pool with us. I will always miss you.
Ashley Ung
left a message on September 13, 2022:
Wishing you strength and comfort through this difficult time. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Abigail Ham
left a message on September 12, 2022:
i am so so sorry for your loss.
Abigail Ham
left a message on September 12, 2022:
In memory of John Daniel Connolly, Abigail Ham lit a candle
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Andrés Belis
left a message on September 12, 2022:
In memory of John Daniel Connolly, Andrés Belis lit a candle
Sharon Norbeck
left a message on September 12, 2022:
Just wanted to reach out and let you know that you have my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.
Xxoo
Christina Steuerman
left a message on September 12, 2022:
You will be dearly missed Uncle Jack. You were always so kind and welcoming to all of us and a great man of values and honor. We love you. I only wish I had gotten see you one more time before you died. Rest in peace in heaven.
Donna Faidell
left a message on September 12, 2022:
In memory of John Daniel Connolly, Donna Faidell lit a candle
Kathy Roberts
left a message on September 12, 2022:
Love you dad. Try not to have too much fun up there.
Kathy Roberts
left a message on September 12, 2022:
This is how I remember my dad: larger than life, great personality and always ready to laugh.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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